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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus vs University of the Southwest: which has better ROI?

Public, Roswell NM · vs · Private nonprofit, Hobbs NM

By the Degree Dividend editorial data teamEvery figure verified against its federal source — methodologyData updated June 2026

Option A Roswell, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Net price / year
$3,645
Earnings, 10 years
$38,550
Payback
No payback

Option B Hobbs, NM

University of the Southwest

Net price / year
$16,927
Earnings, 10 years
$45,389
Payback
No payback
The verdict

Neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings, but University of the Southwest comes closer — median earnings $45,389 against a $67,708 total, vs $38,550 at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Head to head
MeasureEastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusUniversity of the Southwest
Net price / yr$3,645$16,927
Total net cost$14,580$67,708
Median earnings, 10 yrs$38,550$45,389
Median debt$16,500$21,303
Payback——
20-year net return-$210,780-$127,128

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.

The short answer

Which is cheaper, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest?

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, at $3,645 a year after aid versus $16,927 — a gap of $13,282 a year, or $53,128 across the full degree. These are net prices after grants and scholarships, not sticker prices, so they reflect what an aided student pays.

The short answer

Do Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest graduates earn more?

University of the Southwest graduates report a median $45,389 ten years after entry, $6,839 more than the $38,550 at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus. Both are institution-wide medians from federal tax records, so a high-paying major at the lower school can beat the average at the higher one.

The short answer

Which leaves students with less debt, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest?

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus: its completers carry a median $16,500 in federal loans versus $21,303 at University of the Southwest, a difference of $4,803. The figure counts students who finished; it excludes private loans and anyone who left before graduating.

The short answer

Which graduates more of its students?

32% of students finish at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, against 17% at University of the Southwest. Completion matters to the ROI arithmetic because a degree that is never finished still carries its cost and its debt, but earns none of the graduate premium above the $48,360 high-school baseline.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus vs University of the Southwest: frequently asked questions

Is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest a better value?
University of the Southwest comes closer, but neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings — the field you study decides it here more than the school.
Which is cheaper, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest?
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus: $3,645/yr net price after aid versus $16,927/yr at University of the Southwest — a difference of $13,282 a year, or about $53,128 over four years.
Do Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus or University of the Southwest graduates earn more?
University of the Southwest graduates earn a median $45,389 ten years after entry, versus $38,550 at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus — a $6,839 gap. This blends every major, so a specific field can flip it.