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FLC Colorado Mesa CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines UNM Colorado State CU Denver MSU University of Northern Colorado NMSU| Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western State Colorado University is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (3,548 students vs. 1,689 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or New Mexico Tech?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at New Mexico Tech than Western State Colorado University ($24,918.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Western State Colorado University ($10,429 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 23.5% lower than costs at Western State Colorado University ($8,332 vs. $10,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Western State Colorado University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 12% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($10,293 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 227 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Western State Colorado University (3.42)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
Western State Colorado University vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or New Mexico Tech? 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 New Mexico Tech and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is higher than Western State Colorado University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $21,000 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $40,800)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/