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Overview |
TROY | NMSU | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $176 |
Diversity |
TROY | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
TROY | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TROY | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or NMSU?
- Troy University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at NMSU than Troy University ($23,407.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than TROY ($10,407 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 48.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,599 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Troy University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 49.5% larger than aid received Troy University ($13,168 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 63 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than NMSU (78%)
TROY vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Troy University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates of Troy University and NMSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,400 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/