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UNM UTEP SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $227 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than NMSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 14,268 students)
NMSU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Lamar University?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at NMSU than Lamar University ($23,407.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Lamar University ($10,407 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 13.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($9,884 vs. $11,252)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus as Lamar University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 26.7% larger than aid received Lamar University ($13,168 vs. $10,397)
NMSU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 9 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Lamar University? 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 Lamar University and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $6,100 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($176 vs. $227)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/