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ASU NMSU San Diego State Texas Tech NAU CU Boulder University of Nevada-Reno Utah ISU UO GCU WSU| University of Arizona | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | UNM | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
U of A | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
U of A | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 22,700 students)
U of A vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UNM?
- University of Arizona is 74.5% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at U of A than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($39,340.00 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 U of A ($7,528 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,884 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Arizona (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 34.8% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($16,511 vs. $12,252)
U of A vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than U of A (85.7%)
U of A vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $11,300 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/