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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU West Texas A & M University UIW ENMU UT Austin Texas State UMBC New Mexico Tech| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1110 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $153 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 8,536 students)
NMSU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Texas A&M International University?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at NMSU than Texas A&M International University ($23,407.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than NMSU ($3,833 vs. $8,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 24.6% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($9,650 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 35.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($15,073 vs. $11,127)
NMSU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 78 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
NMSU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Texas A&M International University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $5,800 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,400)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $2,312 lower median federal student loan debt than NMSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $17,118)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NMSU graduates. ($153 vs. $176)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/