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NMSU Texas Tech ASU U of A CU Boulder University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus CU Denver UO New Mexico Tech UW UNT UCCS| Central New Mexico Community College | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNM | UNM | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,095 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnm.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNM | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,512 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,742 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,095 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
CNM | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
CNM | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNM | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $201 |
Diversity |
CNM | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CNM | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CNM | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than CNM based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 19,095 students)
CNM vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNM or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 349.9% more expensive to attend than CNM for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $1,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.4% higher at UNM than Central New Mexico Community College ($25,138.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central New Mexico Community College than UNM ($4,742 vs. $10,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central New Mexico Community College are 40.9% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($7,750 vs. $10,916)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central New Mexico Community College as University of New Mexico Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 82.1% larger than aid received Central New Mexico Community College ($9,280 vs. $5,095)
Which college is harder to get into, CNM or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or CNM .
CNM vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNM 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 CNM.
- Graduates from University of New Mexico Main Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than CNM graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $33,300)
- Central New Mexico Community College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($7,500 vs. $19,500)
- CNM graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($77 vs. $201)
- More UNM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNM students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/