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UNM UTEP WSC Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU UNOMAHA Nebraska KU ENMU UT Austin UMBC| University of Nebraska at Kearney | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | NMSU | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
UNK | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 885/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $176 |
Diversity |
UNK | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UNK | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNK | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or NMSU?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 2.7% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at NMSU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($23,407.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than UNK ($8,353 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 0.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($11,936 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than University of Nebraska at Kearney (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 71.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($15,073 vs. $8,779)
UNK vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 66 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than NMSU (75.7%)
UNK vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $4,000 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,132 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($17,118 vs. $21,250)
- NMSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($176 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/