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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin NMSU UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU| University of New Mexico Main Campus | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | UH | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,700 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,884 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,528 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,252 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
UNM | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,907 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 12,320 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UNM | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNM | UH | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNM | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNM | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 22,700 students)
UNM vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or UH?
- University of Houston is 27.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at UNM than University of Houston ($25,138.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than UH ($7,528 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 9.7% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,830 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Houston (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 6.1% larger than aid received University of Houston ($12,252 vs. $11,551)
UNM vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 114 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UH 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 UH (69.5%)
UNM vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or UH? 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 UH and UNM.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $16,300 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- UNM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More UH 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/