| NMSU vs. Union |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #180 in National Universities #4 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,450 |
| expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,953 |
| Less$13,392 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier78.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.55% |
| Lower18.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.39% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,268 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,731 |
| Larger11,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,900 |
| Larger2,677 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller831 |
| Larger2,815 | Online Student Population | Smaller583 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,288) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 857 | Number of faculties | 363 |
| Higher$86,820 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,466 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.