- Both New Mexico Highlands University and New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Mexico.
- NMSU has more expensive tuition of $25,271 than New Mexico Highlands University ($12,180).
- NMSU is larger with 14,268 students than New Mexico Highlands University (2,677 students).
| New Mexico Highlands University View More Rivals | New Mexico State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Mexico | Rankings | #174 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Las Vegas, NM | Location | Las Cruces, NM |
| Known as | NMSU | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,260 New Mexico residents $12,180 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,147 New Mexico residents $25,271 out-of-state |
| $7,860 New Mexico residents $12,636 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,579 New Mexico residents $19,421 out-of-state |
| $8,211 | Financial Aid | $13,392 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.84% | |
| Yield | 39.04% | |
| Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,677 | Total Students | 14,268 |
| 1,625 | Undergraduate | 11,591 |
| 1,052 | Graduate | 2,677 |
| 1,124 | Online Enrollment | 2,815 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $37,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) $6,052 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 126 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 637 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| 451 Full-time 109 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,831 Full-time 331 Part-time |
| $56,722 for Faculties $46,379 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,714 for Faculties $54,455 Part-time |