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Overview |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,700 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,884 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,528 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,252 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,907 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 12,320 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNM | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Tarleton based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 15,937 students)
UNM vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or Tarleton?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at UNM than Tarleton State University ($25,138.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Tarleton ($7,528 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 9.6% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,846 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Tarleton State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 61.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($12,252 vs. $7,600)
UNM vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 81 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UNM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Tarleton (94.2%)
UNM vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and UNM.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than Tarleton State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- UNM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/