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NMSU Texas Tech ASU U of A CU Boulder CU Denver UO New Mexico Tech UW UNT UCCS MSU| University of New Mexico Main Campus | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | USW | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,700 | 1,034 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $16,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $16,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,884 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,528 | $20,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,252 | $9,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UNM | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,320 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UNM | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNM | USW | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
UNM | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UNM | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 1,034 students)
UNM vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or USW?
- University of the Southwest is 142.1% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($16,470.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at UNM than University of the Southwest ($25,138.00 vs. $16,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than USW ($7,528 vs. $20,438)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 48.6% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($8,000 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of the Southwest (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 25.2% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($12,252 vs. $9,786)
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or UNM .
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at USW (2.63)
UNM vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or USW? 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 USW and UNM.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than University of the Southwest (44% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- UNM graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than USW graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More UNM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/