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NMSU University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence Texas Tech UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY| University of New Mexico Main Campus | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | URI | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
UNM | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNM | URI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UNM | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNM | URI | ||
| 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 URI based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 17,473 students)
UNM vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 99.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at URI than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($32,068.00 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 URI ($10,633 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($10,916 vs. $13,584)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus as University of Rhode Island (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 42.9% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,257 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 37 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming URI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than URI (76.4%)
UNM vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or URI? 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 URI and UNM.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $13,500 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,438)
- UNM graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/