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UNM UTEP Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $204 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 14,092 students)
NMSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Tarleton?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at NMSU than Tarleton State University ($23,407.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Tarleton ($10,407 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 8.9% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,328 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 55.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($13,168 vs. $8,463)
NMSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 24 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Tarleton State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State 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 $2,632 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($17,118 vs. $19,750)
- NMSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($176 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton 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/