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Overview |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $176 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at NMSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($23,407.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Northwest ($10,407 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 7.9% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,428 vs. $11,252)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University as New Mexico State University Main Campus (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 57% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,168 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 64 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than NMSU (78%)
Northwest vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/