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Overview |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1110 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $253 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 3,857 students)
NMSU vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Western Oregon State College than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($28,710.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Western Oregon State College ($8,353 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 3.6% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($11,610 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Western Oregon University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 81.2% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($15,073 vs. $8,319)
NMSU vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 37 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than NMSU (75.7%)
NMSU vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Western Oregon University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $2,000 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,502)
- NMSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($176 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/