University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus vs Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)

When it comes to higher education in the Southwest, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute stand out as two distinct and compelling options. UNM-Gallup, a branch of the University of New Mexico system, offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, while SIPI, a tribal college, specializes in associate degrees and certificates tailored to the needs of Native American students. With acceptance rates of 100% and 99% respectively, both institutions welcome students from diverse backgrounds. While UNM-Gallup boasts a larger student body, SIPI fosters a close-knit community with a focus on cultural preservation and empowerment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute	University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Overview
Location	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Gallup, New Mexico
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Trimester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	34.0%	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	$23,544	In state: $17,752 Out of state: $20,528
Average net price	$13,639	$7,583
Tuition	$0	In state: $1,682 Out of state: $4,458
Room & board	$675
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $3,215	91.0% Average amount $4,772
Students receiving federal student loan		1.0% Average amount $5,444
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	357 Men 30.3% Women 69.7%	2,005 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Low
Out-of-state students	21.4%	15.3%
International students	N/A	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	256	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New Mexico Arizona Colorado California Oklahoma	New Mexico Arizona Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Engineering Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Precision Production Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	26:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	15.5%	23.8%
Dropout rate	60.3%	58.6%
Transferred out	9.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,219 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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