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Overview |
NMSU | EWU | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
NMSU | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1110 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
NMSU | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $215 |
Diversity |
NMSU | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than EWU based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 10,741 students)
NMSU vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at EWU than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($24,833.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than EWU ($8,353 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 23.7% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($12,026 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Eastern Washington University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 72.1% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($15,073 vs. $8,756)
NMSU vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 13 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NMSU (75.7%)
NMSU vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or EWU? 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 EWU and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is the same as at Eastern Washington University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $5,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $20,818)
- NMSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($176 vs. $215)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/