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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $299 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at PVAMU than Western New Mexico University ($22,590.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than PVAMU ($10,676 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 13.9% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($9,605 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Western New Mexico University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($14,071 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Western New Mexico University (34% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $8,269 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($20,686 vs. $28,955)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($213 vs. $299)
- More Western New Mexico University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/