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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $147 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 5,386 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or ENMU?
- Southern University and A & M College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at ENMU than Southern University and A & M College ($6,174.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southern University and A & M College ($6,683 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 10.9% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,446 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 49.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,663 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 36 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming ENMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- ENMU has a higher acceptance rate (54.9%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at ENMU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (24% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $4,200 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $16,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($14,267 vs. $30,750)
- ENMU graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($147 vs. $317)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/