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NMSU Texas Tech UT Permian Basin UTSA Lamar University ENMU GCU UT Austin Tarleton Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Arlington Texas State| Western New Mexico University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| 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 | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $178 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at UTEP than Western New Mexico University ($23,112.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Western New Mexico University ($9,563 vs. $10,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 14.2% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($9,582 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than The University of Texas at El Paso (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 17.8% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($10,564 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman UTEP 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. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than Western New Mexico University (37% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $6,600 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,600)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $3,436 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $20,686)
- UTEP graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($178 vs. $213)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/