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CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines UNM NMSU ISU| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $67 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 85% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 943 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or USMMA?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at New Mexico Tech than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,918.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than New Mexico Tech ($4,891 vs. $10,429)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 129.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,293 vs. $4,489)
New Mexico Tech vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 29 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than USMMA (27.3%)
New Mexico Tech vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or USMMA? 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 USMMA and New Mexico Tech.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $30,600 more per year than New Mexico Tech graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $61,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($67 vs. $206)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/