New Mexico State University-Alamogordo vs College of Western Idaho

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo and College of Western Idaho, while both offering quality education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences. NMSU-Alamogordo boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while CWI's smaller student body may appeal to those seeking a more intimate learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Western Idaho	New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Overview
Location	Nampa, Idaho	Alamogordo, New Mexico
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	52.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		$20
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: $17,813 Out of state: $20,821	In state: $16,806 Out of state: $19,758
Average net price	$8,817	$6,359
Tuition	In state: $3,400 Out of state: $7,344	In state: $2,232 Out of state: $5,184
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $3,689	89.0% Average amount $5,760
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $3,482	3.0% Average amount $6,880
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $8,854	2.0% Average amount $3,535

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,403 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%	946 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	6.3%	6.4%
International students	1.0%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Idaho California Oregon Washington Colorado	New Mexico Florida Alabama California Washington

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science Business	Health Professions Liberal Arts Automotive Technology Business Education
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.7%	14.6%
Dropout rate	47.8%	59.2%
Transferred out	12.9%	13.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $63,319 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $63,975 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,926 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $53,181 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,470 Year 2: $34,908 Year 3: $40,730 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,899 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $37,765 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,871 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $36,505 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,002 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,243 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,169 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $34,021 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,727 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $33,957 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,837 Year 2: $27,301 Year 3: $32,271 Biology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,860 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $26,381	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,177 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $43,220 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,092 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,062 Year 2: $22,420 Year 3: $26,850 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,587 Year 2: $17,794 Year 3: $24,366 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,370 Year 2: $23,005 Year 3: $23,805 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,739 Year 2: $23,930 Year 3: $20,658 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,682 Year 2: $18,087 Year 3: $16,916 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $14,524 Year 3: $16,107 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: N/A

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