| Western New Mexico vs. NMSU |
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|---|---|---|
#55 in Federal Region VI Universities #8 in New Mexico 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,868 New Mexico Residents $14,354 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,174 New Mexico Residents $10,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,473 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,392 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT 20 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 78.05% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.78% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller3,378 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,268 |
| Smaller2,377 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,591 |
| Smaller1,001 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,677 |
| Smaller1,194 | Online Student Population | Larger2,815 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower31% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) | 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 |
| 228 | Number of faculties | 857 |
| Lower$67,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,820 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.