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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus SFCC| Central New Mexico Community College | San Juan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNM | SJC | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Farmington, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,095 | 5,454 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnm.edu | sanjuancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNM | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,512 | $1,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $4,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,742 | $4,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,095 | $6,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CNM | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
CNM | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNM | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $8,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $86 |
Diversity |
CNM | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CNM | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CNM | SJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central New Mexico Community College is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (19,095 students vs. 5,454 students)
CNM vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNM or SJC?
- Central New Mexico Community College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($1,512.00 vs. $1,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at CNM than San Juan College ($7,632.00 vs. $4,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Juan College than CNM ($4,378 vs. $4,742)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central New Mexico Community College are 35.2% lower than costs at San Juan College ($7,750 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Juan College than Central New Mexico Community College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Juan College students is 35.7% larger than aid received Central New Mexico Community College ($6,914 vs. $5,095)
Which college is harder to get into, CNM or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or CNM .
CNM vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNM or SJC? 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 SJC and CNM.
- Graduates from San Juan College earn on average $4,400 more per year than CNM graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $33,300)
- Central New Mexico Community College students graduate with a $848 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($7,500 vs. $8,348)
- CNM graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($77 vs. $86)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNM students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/