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Overview |
Alabama | UNM | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $201 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 22,700 students)
Alabama vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UNM?
- The University of Alabama is 63.2% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Alabama than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($32,400.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Alabama ($7,528 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 24.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,884 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than The University of Alabama (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 33.8% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($16,394 vs. $12,252)
Alabama vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 141 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $7,200 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,750)
- UNM graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/