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GCU ASU U of A Colorado State San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay ENMU UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston UWM| Northern Arizona University | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | - | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $213 |
Diversity |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 3,378 students)
NAU vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Western New Mexico University?
- Northern Arizona University is 131.1% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at NAU than Western New Mexico University ($26,286.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than NAU ($10,676 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 7.2% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,940 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Western New Mexico University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($11,865 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
NAU vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Western New Mexico University (52% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,600)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $686 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,686)
- NAU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/