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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $305 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at VSU than Western New Mexico University ($16,542.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than VSU ($10,676 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 5.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,940 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Western New Mexico University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($11,498 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or VSU? 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 VSU and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Western New Mexico University (40% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $8,814 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,686 vs. $29,500)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($213 vs. $305)
- More Western New Mexico University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/