| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,859 Texas Residents $19,939 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,443 Texas Residents $15,994 Out-of-State |
| More$13,392 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,030 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter78.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.70% |
| Lower18.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.87% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller14,268 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,559 |
| Smaller11,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,434 |
| Smaller2,677 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,125 |
| Smaller2,815 | Online Student Population | Larger5,587 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 857 | Number of faculties | 1,593 |
| Higher$86,820 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,846 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.