| UNM vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#167 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's 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$10,140 New Mexico Residents $33,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,860 New Mexico Residents $28,734 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,962 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,997 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,020 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier95.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.97% |
| Favorable31.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.64% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,408 |
| Larger17,450 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,507 |
| Larger5,674 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,901 |
| Smaller3,640 | Online Student Population | Larger3,649 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduate Rate | 55% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,680 | Number of faculty | 930 |
| Higher$103,620 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.