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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin New Mexico Tech UMBC UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | National American University Rio Rancho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Rio Rancho, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 30 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $7,209 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $347 |
Diversity |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | National American University-Rio Rancho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than National American University-Rio Rancho based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 30 students)
NMSU vs. National American University-Rio Rancho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or National American University-Rio Rancho?
- National American University Rio Rancho is 138.7% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at NMSU than National American University Rio Rancho ($23,407.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Rio Rancho are 56.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,209 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than National American University Rio Rancho (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Rio Rancho ($13,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or National American University-Rio Rancho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Rio Rancho or NMSU .
NMSU vs. National American University-Rio Rancho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or National American University-Rio Rancho? 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 National American University-Rio Rancho and NMSU.
- Graduates from National American University Rio Rancho earn on average $100 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $16,447 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Rio Rancho graduates. ($17,118 vs. $33,565)
- NMSU graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Rio Rancho graduates. ($176 vs. $347)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Rio Rancho students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/