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Overview |
WSU | UNM | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
WSU | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNM?
- Wichita State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at UNM than Wichita State University ($25,138.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than WSU ($10,633 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,916 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Wichita State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 30.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,280 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 49 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UNM? 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 UNM and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than Wichita State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/