Front Range Community College (FRCC) vs Western New Mexico University

Front Range Community College and Western New Mexico University, while both offering quality education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs. Front Range, a community college located in Westminster, Colorado, boasts an open admissions policy, making it accessible to a wide range of students. In contrast, Western New Mexico, a public university in Silver City, New Mexico, has a more selective admissions process. Front Range's student body is predominantly composed of undergraduates, while Western New Mexico has a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Both institutions offer a diverse range of programs, with Front Range specializing in associate degrees and certificates, and Western New Mexico offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key aspects of each institution, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Front Range Community College	Western New Mexico University
Overview
Location	Westminster, Colorado	Silver City, New Mexico
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		71.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,636 Out of state: $35,058	In state: $23,036 Out of state: $30,019
Average net price	$9,688	$13,483
Tuition	In state: $3,680 Out of state: $15,102	In state: $4,417 Out of state: $11,400
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,900 Meal plan: $4,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	41.0% Average amount $7,232	96.0% Average amount $8,213
Students receiving federal student loan	23.0% Average amount $4,934	40.0% Average amount $5,710
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,374	2.0% Average amount $7,094

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	18,537 Men 42.9% Women 57.1%	1,982 Men 37.1% Women 62.9%
Graduate students	N/A	1,031 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	2.6%	N/A
International students	1.5%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	382
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Colorado Texas California Wyoming New Mexico	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Precision Production	Public Administration and Social Service Education Business Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	25.8%	29.3%
Dropout rate	41.5%	65.0%
Transferred out	21.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,933 Year 2: $55,607 Year 3: $57,931 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,003 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $50,980 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,928 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $49,072 Geography and Cartography (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $46,436 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,039 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $28,737 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $42,415 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,336 Year 2: $39,249 Year 3: $38,054 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $35,263 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $30,625 Year 2: $34,942 Year 3: $34,970 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,701 Year 3: $34,696 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,813 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $33,534	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,711 Year 2: $81,333 Year 3: $74,533 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $64,319 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,641 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,776 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,610 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,989 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,216 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $24,940 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,020 Year 2: $49,644 Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,688 Year 2: $50,000 Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,681 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,384 Year 3: N/A

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