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CU Boulder Colorado State DU NMSU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Texas Tech Regis Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado ASU U of A| University of Colorado Denver | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | 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
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (23,409 students vs. 22,700 students)
CU Denver vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UNM?
- University of Colorado Denver is 33.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at CU Denver than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($27,288.00 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 Denver ($7,528 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 25.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,884 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Colorado Denver (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 51.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($12,252 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 15 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CU Denver (77.8%)
CU Denver vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 Denver.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than University of Colorado Denver (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $25,500 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $1,690 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,190)
- UNM graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/