University of West Alabama (UWA) vs New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

Nestled in the heart of Alabama, the University of West Alabama (UWA) and New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), located in the picturesque town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, offer distinct educational experiences. UWA boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while NMHU's smaller student body fosters a close-knit community. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with UWA excelling in fields like business, education, and nursing, and NMHU specializing in liberal arts, education, and social sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	New Mexico Highlands University	University of West Alabama
Overview
Location	Las Vegas, New Mexico	Livingston, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Remote
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	52.0%	63.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	74.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	880 - 980
ACT range	N/A	17 - 21
Students submitting SAT score		2.0%
Students submitting ACT score		69.0%
Total number of applicants		1,539
Total number of admissions given out		1,144
Admitted students who chose to enroll		351
Yield rate		30.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,340 Out of state: $26,996	In state: $22,911 Out of state: $32,011
Average net price	$12,795	$15,435
Tuition	In state: $4,758 Out of state: $9,414	In state: $9,100 Out of state: $18,200
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,588 Meal plan: $4,320	Room/dormitory: $4,760 Meal plan: $2,834
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,842	89.0% Average amount $7,129
Students receiving federal student loan	19.0% Average amount $4,096	65.0% Average amount $5,418
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $9,394	3.0% Average amount $8,357

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,544 Men 35.2% Women 64.8%	2,322 Men 30.6% Women 69.4%
Graduate students	1,101 Men 25.2% Women 74.8%	3,272 Men 20.0% Women 80.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	34.9%	N/A
International students	3.6%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	526	1,019
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 Colorado Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Liberal Arts	Education Business Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	26.5%	39.1%
Dropout rate	25.2%	21.5%
Transferred out	44.6%	36.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,248 Year 2: $81,031 Year 3: $79,950 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,098 Year 2: $51,169 Year 3: $59,966 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,232 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $57,570 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,271 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $50,981 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,421 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $47,912 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,607 Year 2: $33,637 Year 3: $42,964 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,302 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $42,815 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,518 Year 2: $35,772 Year 3: $41,119 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $28,041 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $38,081 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,591 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $36,473	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,363 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $64,667 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,130 Year 2: $53,942 Year 3: $55,799 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,682 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,452 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,975 Year 2: $48,510 Year 3: $51,622 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,470 Year 2: $46,380 Year 3: $48,647 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,701 Year 2: $46,261 Year 3: $47,958 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,803 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $47,734 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,054 Year 3: $35,960 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,983 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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