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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus| Central New Mexico Community College | Santa Fe Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNM | SFCC | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,095 | 3,266 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnm.edu | sfcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNM | SFCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,512 | $1,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $4,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $18,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,742 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,095 | $5,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
CNM | SFCC | ||
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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 | SFCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNM | SFCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $14,795 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $152 |
Diversity |
CNM | SFCC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CNM | SFCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CNM | SFCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central New Mexico Community College is larger than than SFCC based on total student enrollment (19,095 students vs. 3,266 students)
CNM vs. SFCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNM or SFCC?
- Santa Fe Community College is 21% more expensive to attend than CNM for in-state tuition ($1,830.00 vs. $1,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at CNM than Santa Fe Community College ($7,632.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central New Mexico Community College than SFCC ($4,742 vs. $8,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central New Mexico Community College are 139.2% lower than costs at Santa Fe Community College ($7,750 vs. $18,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central New Mexico Community College than Santa Fe Community College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Fe Community College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Central New Mexico Community College ($5,439 vs. $5,095)
Which college is harder to get into, CNM or SFCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFCC or CNM .
CNM vs. SFCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNM or SFCC? 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 SFCC and CNM.
- Graduates from Santa Fe Community College earn on average $1,400 more per year than CNM graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,300)
- Central New Mexico Community College students graduate with a $7,295 lower median federal student loan debt than SFCC graduates. ($7,500 vs. $14,795)
- CNM graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SFCC graduates. ($77 vs. $152)
- More SFCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNM students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/