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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,962 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,348 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,283 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,445 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,591 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 42,149 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 22,700 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at UNM than California State University Fullerton ($25,138.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than UNM ($6,283 vs. $7,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 54.4% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,884 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than California State University Fullerton (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 17.3% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($12,252 vs. $10,445)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 16 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Cal State Fullerton (86.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $6,300 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,700)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/