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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| Western International University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West | NMSU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 905 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | west.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,000 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $2,160 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,911 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,419 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 20% | 95% |
Admission |
West | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
West | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 2% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,438 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $176 |
Diversity |
West | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
West | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
West | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 West based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 905 students)
West vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 4.7% more expensive to attend than West for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.1% higher at NMSU than Western International University ($23,407.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western International University than NMSU ($5,911 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western International University are 420.9% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($2,160 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Western International University (95% vs. 20%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 143% larger than aid received Western International University ($13,168 vs. $5,419)
Which college is harder to get into, West or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or West .
West vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West 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 West.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Western International University (46% vs. 2%)
- Graduates from Western International University earn on average $13,700 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,320 lower median federal student loan debt than West graduates. ($17,118 vs. $26,438)
- NMSU graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than West graduates. ($176 vs. $273)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/