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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS NMSU Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M| University of Colorado Boulder | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 21,953 students)
CU Boulder vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UNM?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 69.3% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at CU Boulder than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($38,770.00 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 CU Boulder ($10,633 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 47.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($10,916 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Colorado Boulder (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,477 vs. $9,280)
CU Boulder vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 172 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than CU Boulder (80.7%)
CU Boulder vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $14,200 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus and CU Boulder graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus and CU Boulder graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/