- Both Western New Mexico University and Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU-Portales) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Mexico.
- Western New Mexico University has more expensive tuition of $14,354 than ENMU-Portales ($8,843).
- ENMU-Portales is larger with 5,106 students than Western New Mexico University (3,378 students).
| Western New Mexico University View More Rivals | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #7 in New Mexico | Rankings | #2 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Silver City, NM | Location | Portales, NM |
| Known as | ENMU-Portales | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,868 New Mexico residents $14,354 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,863 New Mexico residents $8,843 out-of-state |
| $6,174 New Mexico residents $10,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $5,454 New Mexico residents $7,226 out-of-state |
| $10,473 | Financial Aid | $7,505 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.45% | |
| Yield | 39.69% | |
| Test Scores | 950 SAT, 18 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,378 | Total Students | 5,106 |
| 2,377 | Undergraduate | 3,833 |
| 1,001 | Graduate | 1,273 |
| 1,194 | Online Enrollment | 3,139 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $35,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $3,896 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 65 Part-time |
| 340 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 473 Full-time 86 Part-time |
| $62,058 for Faculties $45,190 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,273 for Faculties $48,091 Part-time |