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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin GCU DeVry University-Arizona New Mexico Tech UMBC UT Permian Basin| New Mexico State University Main Campus | University of Advancing Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Tempe, AZ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | uat.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $18,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $18,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $21,148 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 850 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 885/1110 | |||
| 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 | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $320 |
Diversity |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 62% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| 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 University of Advancing Technology based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 960 students)
NMSU vs. University of Advancing Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or University of Advancing Technology?
- University of Advancing Technology is 195.7% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($18,580.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at NMSU than University of Advancing Technology ($23,407.00 vs. $18,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than University of Advancing Technology ($8,353 vs. $21,148)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Advancing Technology are 0.6% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($11,950 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than University of Advancing Technology (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 45.9% larger than aid received University of Advancing Technology ($15,073 vs. $10,332)
NMSU vs. University of Advancing Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or University of Advancing Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Advancing Technology or NMSU .
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Advancing Technology (2.5)
- University of Advancing Technology has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than NMSU (75.7%)
NMSU vs. University of Advancing Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or University of Advancing Technology? 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 University of Advancing Technology and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than University of Advancing Technology (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Advancing Technology earn on average $14,400 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $13,882 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Advancing Technology graduates. ($17,118 vs. $31,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than University of Advancing Technology graduates. ($176 vs. $320)
- More University of Advancing Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/