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Overview |
UNM | UW | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,700 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,884 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,528 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,252 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
UNM | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,907 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 12,320 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
UNM | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $191 |
Diversity |
UNM | UW | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UNM | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNM | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 10,913 students)
UNM vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or UW?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 36.6% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at UNM than University of Wyoming ($25,138.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than UW ($7,528 vs. $13,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($11,884 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Wyoming (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 39.8% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($12,252 vs. $8,761)
UNM vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 82 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNM (95.5%)
UNM vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or UW? 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 UW and UNM.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $8,700 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,500)
- UW graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($191 vs. $201)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/