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ENMU LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Western New Mexico University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 223.9% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Penn College than Western New Mexico University ($23,190.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than Penn College ($10,676 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 10.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,940 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,967 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Western New Mexico University (42% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $8,800 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $814 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,686 vs. $21,500)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/