The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • NMSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($25,271) than CSU ($12,754).
  • It is harder to admit to CSU than NMSU.
  • NMSU has more students with 14,268 students while CSU has 2,317 students.
  • CSU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while NMSU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • NMSU has more full-time faculties with 637 faculties while CSU has 191 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - New Mexico State University-Main Campus and Chicago State University.
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NMSUCSU
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NMSUvs.CSU
Las Cruces, New MexicoLocationChicago, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$8,147
Out-Of-State$25,271
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,018
Out-Of-State$12,754
77%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$13,392Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,049
78.05 %Acceptance Rates48.51 %
18.78 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)4.82 %
1,020SAT Score-
20ACT Score-
50 %Graduation Rate27 %
-Transfer-out Rate30 %
72 %Retention Rate55 %
14,268Student Population2,317
637Number of Faculties191
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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