University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) vs NM Tech

When it comes to choosing the right university, it's essential to consider factors like acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMIMT) offer distinct experiences for prospective students. UAH boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while NMIMT has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Both universities excel in engineering and science programs, but UAH offers a wider range of majors, including nursing and business. While NMIMT has a slightly higher graduation rate, UAH provides more opportunities for hands-on learning through its cooperative education program. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and preferences.

	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	University of Alabama in Huntsville
Overview
Location	Socorro, New Mexico	Huntsville, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	79.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.7%	73.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $15 Graduate: $16	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1110 - 1320	1170 - 1420
ACT range	23 - 29	24 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	43.0%	5.0%
Students submitting ACT score	46.0%	92.0%
Total number of applicants	1,006	5,781
Total number of admissions given out	973	4,259
Admitted students who chose to enroll	301	1,204
Yield rate	30.9%	28.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,193 Out of state: $37,022	In state: $28,708 Out of state: $41,104
Average net price	$12,471	$17,302
Tuition	In state: $7,031 Out of state: $22,860	In state: $9,730 Out of state: $22,126
Room & board	$8,518	$10,652
Available payment plans		Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $8,378	94.0% Average amount $10,727
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $4,905	39.0% Average amount $5,045
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $10,415	5.0% Average amount $13,858

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,244 Men 68.1% Women 31.9%	7,569 Men 59.1% Women 40.9%
Graduate students	490 Men 60.6% Women 39.4%	2,067 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	12.5%	31.4%
International students	4.2%	3.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	807	2,200
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New Mexico California Colorado Texas Ohio	Alabama Tennessee Georgia Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Physical Science Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education	Engineering Health Professions Business Visual & Performing Arts Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.3%	60.7%
Dropout rate	8.1%	11.9%
Transferred out	33.0%	24.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,180 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $103,706 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,375 Year 2: $66,045 Year 3: $73,382 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,561 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,269 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,910 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,135 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,496 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,354 Year 2: $91,017 Year 3: $94,793 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,974 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $76,262 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,266 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $72,527 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,538 Year 2: $60,452 Year 3: $69,837 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,270 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $69,217 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,668 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $61,551 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,684 Year 2: $43,993 Year 3: $54,212 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,910 Year 2: $50,554 Year 3: $50,913 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,282 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,094 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,498 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $40,101

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