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UTEP Texas Tech ASU U of A CU Boulder CU Denver UO Arizona Christian University New Mexico Tech UW UNT UCCS| University of New Mexico Main Campus | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | NMSU | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
UNM | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
UNM | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $176 |
Diversity |
UNM | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UNM | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UNM | NMSU | ||
| 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 New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than NMSU based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 14,268 students)
UNM vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or NMSU?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 8.3% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at UNM than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($25,138.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than UNM ($10,407 vs. $10,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,916 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 41.9% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,168 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 57 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming UNM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than NMSU (78%)
UNM vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or NMSU? 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 NMSU and UNM.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of New Mexico Main Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,382 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($17,118 vs. $19,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($176 vs. $201)
- More UNM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/