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U of A NMSU UC Riverside San Diego State UB CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU NAU USF Main Campus Texas Tech| Arizona State University | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UNM | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ASU | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $201 |
Diversity |
ASU | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 21,953 students)
ASU vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UNM?
- Arizona State University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at ASU than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($29,952.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than ASU ($10,633 vs. $14,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 34.8% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($10,916 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Arizona State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 33.4% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($12,381 vs. $9,280)
ASU vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 118 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than ASU (89.8%)
ASU vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UNM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNM and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $778 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,278)
- UNM graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($201 vs. $209)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/