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UNM UTEP LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ULM ASU UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark ENMU LSUA| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | NMSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 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 |
NSU | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $176 |
Diversity |
NSU | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NSU | 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 21.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at NMSU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($23,407.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than NSU ($10,407 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 9.6% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,269 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 38.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($13,168 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 25 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than NMSU (78%)
NSU vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,100)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,413 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $21,531)
- NMSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($176 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/