| CSU vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#109 in Federal Region V Universities #46 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,018 Illinois Residents $12,754 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,294 Illinois Residents $16,162 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,049 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,392 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter48.51% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.05% |
| Lower4.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.78% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,317 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,268 |
| Smaller1,450 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,591 |
| Smaller867 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,677 |
| Smaller419 | Online Student Population | Larger2,815 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 244 | Number of faculties | 857 |
| Lower$77,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,820 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.