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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 52% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 1,104 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or UNCSA?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 18% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at New Mexico Tech than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,918.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than UNCSA ($10,429 vs. $11,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 54.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($8,332 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 5.6% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($10,868 vs. $10,293)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 83 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $22,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $39,100)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/