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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $201 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 6,691 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or UNM?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 1% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at UNM than Colorado State University Pueblo ($25,138.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than CSU-Pueblo ($7,528 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 2.5% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($11,596 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Colorado State University Pueblo (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 14.1% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($12,252 vs. $10,736)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 70 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming UNM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than UNM (95.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of New Mexico Main Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,000)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- UNM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/