New Mexico State University-Main Campus vs University of the Southwest

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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM Public
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University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM Private
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Admissions

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Acceptance Rate
85.2%
SAT Range
830–1080
SAT Average
982
ACT Average
21
Average GPA
3.1

University of the Southwest

Acceptance Rate
55.0%
SAT Range
1150–1350
SAT Average
1250
ACT Average
27
Average GPA
3.55
Campus & Students

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Student Population
12,886
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
suburban
Type
Public

University of the Southwest

Student Population
318
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
rural
Type
Private
Cost & Outcomes

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Tuition (In-State)
$6,220
Tuition (Int'l)
$19,644
Graduation Rate
43.3%
Retention Rate
74.0%

University of the Southwest

Tuition (In-State)
$14,280
Tuition (Int'l)
$14,280
Graduation Rate
14.1%
Retention Rate
40.0%

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