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NMSU vs. Appalachian State

The following statements compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus and Appalachian State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NMSU's tuition ($25,271) is more expensive than Appalachian State ($24,537).
  • NMSU's acceptance rate (78.05%) is lower than Appalachian State (83.08%).
  • Appalachian State has higher yield (21.19%) than NMSU (18.78%).
  • Appalachian State's SAT score (1,180) is higher than NMSU (1,020).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • Appalachian State (20,436 students) is larger than NMSU (14,268 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($13,392) has higher amount of financial aid than Appalachian State ($8,383).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (75%) is higher than NMSU (50%).
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,392
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
78.05% Acceptance Rate
18.78% Yield
Enrollment
11,591 Undergraduate
2,677 Graduate
2,815 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
2,831 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,052 annual charge
-3,188 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,383
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
83.08% Acceptance Rate
21.19% Yield
Enrollment
18,558 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,037 Faculties (full-time)
2,837 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-6,148 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,360 annual charge
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