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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte NMSU UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Texas Tech Elon| University of New Mexico Main Campus | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | ASU | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
UNM | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNM | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNM | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNM | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNM | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 20,436 students)
UNM vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or ASU?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 60.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at UNM than Appalachian State University ($25,138.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than ASU ($10,633 vs. $13,084)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,916 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Appalachian State University (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 24.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,280 vs. $7,443)
UNM vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or UNM .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 117 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than ASU (83.1%)
UNM vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or ASU? 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 ASU and UNM.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of New Mexico Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,600)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/