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ASU San Diego State NAU CU Boulder University of Nevada-Reno Utah ISU UO GCU WSU OSU UNM| University of Arizona | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
U of A | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 1,689 students)
U of A vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or New Mexico Tech?
- University of Arizona is 50.4% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at U of A than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($37,827.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than U of A ($10,429 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 63.8% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($8,332 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of Arizona (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 48.4% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($15,279 vs. $10,293)
U of A vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or U of A .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
U of A vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or New Mexico Tech? 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 New Mexico Tech and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/