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Overview |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $211 |
Diversity |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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 West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 9,242 students)
NMSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at NMSU than West Texas A & M University ($23,407.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University ($10,407 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 14.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($9,860 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 75.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($13,168 vs. $7,500)
NMSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 12 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,700 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,382 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $20,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($176 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/