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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin TSU New Mexico Tech UMBC Tarleton West Texas A & M University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $56 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Midland College | ||
| 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 Midland College based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 5,404 students)
NMSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Midland College?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 67.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370% higher at NMSU than Midland College ($23,407.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than NMSU ($6,906 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 94% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($5,800 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Midland College (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 166.9% larger than aid received Midland College ($13,168 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or NMSU .
NMSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Midland College? 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 Midland College and NMSU.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $4,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,400)
- Midland College students graduate with a $11,618 lower median federal student loan debt than NMSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $17,118)
- Midland College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than NMSU graduates. ($56 vs. $176)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/