University of Houston-Victoria vs ENMU-Portales

When it comes to higher education, University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) and Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU) offer distinct experiences for prospective students. UHV boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while ENMU has a slightly higher graduation rate. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UHV excelling in business, education, and nursing, and ENMU excelling in business, education, and social sciences. UHV's student body is predominantly female, while ENMU's is more evenly balanced between genders. To help you make an informed decision about your academic journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	University of Houston-Victoria
Overview
Location	Portales, New Mexico	Victoria, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	59.0%	59.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	32.5%	53.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	860 - 1100	N/A
ACT range	16 - 22	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	27.0%
Students submitting ACT score	44.0%
Total number of applicants	1,480	2,272
Total number of admissions given out	481	1,212
Admitted students who chose to enroll	349	153
Yield rate	72.6%	12.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,594 Out of state: $21,634	In state: $22,761 Out of state: $32,553
Average net price	$7,002	$11,375
Tuition	In state: $4,074 Out of state: $6,114	In state: $5,111 Out of state: $14,903
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,782 Meal plan: $4,032	Room/dormitory: $5,068 Meal plan: $4,427
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $6,935	89.0% Average amount $9,653
Students receiving federal student loan	15.0% Average amount $4,498	44.0% Average amount $4,692
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $5,781	2.0% Average amount $7,090

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,756 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%	3,037 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	1,235 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	1,152 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	22.5%	N/A
International students	1.6%	3.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,103	940
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New Mexico Texas California Florida Arizona	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Education Health Professions Business Psychology	Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.9%	21.8%
Dropout rate	25.5%	39.6%
Transferred out	32.3%	36.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,018 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,581 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,292 Year 2: $62,409 Year 3: $74,341 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,629 Year 2: $54,996 Year 3: $57,377 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $55,815 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $53,245 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,605 Year 2: $46,217 Year 3: $48,432 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,347 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,012 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,073 Year 2: $38,953 Year 3: $39,567 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,754 Year 2: $36,015 Year 3: $36,474 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,370 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $33,863	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,087 Year 3: $74,228 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,234 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $70,676 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,483 Year 2: $54,671 Year 3: $55,984 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,242 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,412 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,749 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $52,011 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,019 Year 3: $51,437 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,880 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $42,730 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,579 Year 2: $41,667 Year 3: $42,343 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $41,716 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,999 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $37,918

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