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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU South Dakota State University USD ENMU UT Austin Northwest Pitt State UMBC| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
NMSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $252 |
Diversity |
NMSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NMSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 3,344 students)
NMSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at NMSU than Northern State University ($23,407.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than NSU ($10,407 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 23% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($9,150 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Northern State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 130.4% larger than aid received Northern State University ($13,168 vs. $5,715)
NMSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 41 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or NSU? 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 NSU and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Northern State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,281 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,399)
- NMSU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($176 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/