University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus vs College of Western Idaho

When it comes to higher education, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and College of Western Idaho stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. UNM-Gallup, nestled in the heart of Gallup, New Mexico, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on Native American studies, while CWI, located in Nampa, Idaho, prides itself on its affordable tuition and robust career-oriented programs. With acceptance rates of 100% and 100%, respectively, both institutions welcome students from all backgrounds, creating vibrant and inclusive learning environments. While UNM-Gallup excels in popular majors like Business, Education, and Liberal Arts, CWI shines in fields such as Business, Health Sciences, and Engineering. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic and personal aspirations.

	College of Western Idaho	University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Overview
Location	Nampa, Idaho	Gallup, New Mexico
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		$15
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $17,813 Out of state: $20,821	In state: $17,752 Out of state: $20,528
Average net price	$8,817	$7,583
Tuition	In state: $3,400 Out of state: $7,344	In state: $1,682 Out of state: $4,458
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $3,689	91.0% Average amount $4,772
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $3,482	1.0% Average amount $5,444
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $8,854	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,403 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%	2,005 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	6.3%	15.3%
International students	1.0%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Idaho California Oregon Washington Colorado	New Mexico Arizona Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science Business	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Precision Production Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	26:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.7%	23.8%
Dropout rate	47.8%	58.6%
Transferred out	12.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $63,319 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $63,975 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,926 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $53,181 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,470 Year 2: $34,908 Year 3: $40,730 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,899 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $37,765 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,871 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $36,505 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,002 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,243 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,169 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $34,021 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,727 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $33,957 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,837 Year 2: $27,301 Year 3: $32,271 Biology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,860 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $26,381	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,598 Year 2: $68,965 Year 3: $76,357 Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,802 Year 2: $23,579 Year 3: $25,596 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: $19,383 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,317 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $17,561 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,186 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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