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Overview |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $279 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 8,816 students)
NMSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 22.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at NMSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,407.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,407 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 11.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,252 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 51.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($13,168 vs. $8,697)
NMSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 28 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($17,118 vs. $27,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/