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UNM UTEP Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Texas Tech Texas State Arizona Christian University West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
NMSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1110 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NMSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $230 |
Diversity |
NMSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 5,573 students)
NMSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or MSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 6.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.1% higher at NMSU than Midwestern State University ($23,407.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than MSU ($8,353 vs. $11,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 17.4% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,240 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Midwestern State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 44.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($15,073 vs. $10,415)
NMSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 19 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than NMSU (75.7%)
NMSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or MSU? 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 MSU and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Midwestern State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,181 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,299)
- NMSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($176 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/