| Seattle vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#148 in National Universities #8 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,721 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,216 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State |
| More$31,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,997 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,310 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter76.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.97% |
| Lower13.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | ||
| Smaller7,189 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,408 |
| Smaller4,078 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,507 |
| Larger3,111 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,901 |
| Smaller564 | Online Student Population | Larger3,649 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 782 | Number of faculty | 930 |
| Lower$74,319 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.