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NMSU Texas Tech ASU U of A CU Boulder CU Denver UO Colorado School of Mines UW UNT UCCS MSU| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #216 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,133 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,507 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,112 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1290 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 1,713 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or UNM?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 12.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at UNM than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($25,138.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than New Mexico Tech ($7,528 vs. $9,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 23.6% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($9,614 vs. $11,884)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology as University of New Mexico Main Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,507 vs. $12,252)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 151 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than New Mexico Tech (54%)
New Mexico Tech vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech 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 New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $19,100 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/