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Colorado School of Mines CU Boulder ASU NDSU Texas Tech South Dakota State University Nebraska UNM USD UW Michigan Tech Colorado State| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $284 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 62% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,689 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 2% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($7,820.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at New Mexico Tech than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($24,918.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($10,429 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 3.9% lower than costs at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($8,020 vs. $8,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 89.5% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($10,293 vs. $5,431)
New Mexico Tech vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 9 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (3.57)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
New Mexico Tech vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $1,800 more per year than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $60,000)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,500)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($206 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/