NMSU vs. Sam Houston State

The following statements compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus and Sam Houston State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NMSU's tuition ($25,307) is more expensive than Sam Houston State ($19,068).
  • NMSU's acceptance rate (88.97%) is lower than Sam Houston State (90.26%).
  • Sam Houston State has higher yield (21.09%) than NMSU (20.64%).
  • Sam Houston State's SAT score (1,040) is higher than NMSU (1,000).
  • NMSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Sam Houston State (19 to 1).
  • Sam Houston State (21,039 students) is larger than NMSU (15,408 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($14,505) has higher amount of financial aid than Sam Houston State ($8,724).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 55%.
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,183 In-State
$25,307 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,505
Test Scores
1,000 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
88.97% Acceptance Rate
20.64% Yield
Enrollment
12,507 Undergraduate
2,901 Graduate
3,649 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
675 Faculties (full-time)
2,836 Staffs (full-time)
$91,599 Faculty Salary
$64,762 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

Public, 4 years • Huntsville, TX #369 National Universities, #41 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,228 In-State
$19,068 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,724
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
90.26% Acceptance Rate
21.09% Yield
Enrollment
17,787 Undergraduate
3,252 Graduate
4,590 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
836 Faculties (full-time)
2,233 Staffs (full-time)
$73,727 Faculty Salary
$64,015 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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