| New Mexico Tech vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region VI Universities #1 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,058 New Mexico Residents $26,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,378 New Mexico Residents $27,852 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,530 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,392 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter74.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.05% |
| Favorable33.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.78% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,689 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,268 |
| Smaller1,218 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,591 |
| Smaller471 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,677 |
| Smaller112 | Online Student Population | Larger2,815 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 807) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,384) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 171 | Number of faculties | 857 |
| Lower$86,784 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,820 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.