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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis CU Boulder Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina ASU Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines Mason UNM VCU| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 1,512 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 27.6% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at VMI than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($39,590.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than VMI ($10,429 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 28.1% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($8,332 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 85.7% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($19,111 vs. $10,293)
New Mexico Tech vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 52 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
New Mexico Tech vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or VMI? 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 VMI and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $300 more per year than New Mexico Tech graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,800)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/