| NMSU vs. UTRGV |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #246 in National Universities #22 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,799 Texas Residents $19,645 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,589 Texas Residents $15,971 Out-of-State |
| More$14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,979 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter88.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.19% |
| Lower20.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.51% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,408 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,881 |
| Smaller12,507 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,674 |
| Smaller2,901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,207 |
| Smaller3,649 | Online Student Population | Larger5,219 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,502) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 930 | Number of faculty | 1,667 |
| Higher$91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,370 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.