University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) vs NM Tech

When it comes to higher education in New Mexico, two prominent institutions stand out: University of New Mexico-Main Campus and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. While both offer excellent academic programs, they differ in several key aspects. UNM boasts a significantly higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. In contrast, NMT has a more rigorous admissions process, resulting in a lower acceptance rate. Furthermore, the two universities cater to different academic interests. UNM offers a diverse range of majors, including popular fields like business, education, and nursing, while NMT specializes in science, engineering, and technology-related disciplines. Additionally, the student body demographics and graduation rates vary between the two institutions, creating distinct campus cultures and outcomes. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into these differences and determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and goals.

	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Socorro, New Mexico	Albuquerque, New Mexico
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
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%	68.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.7%	97.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $15 Graduate: $16	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1110 - 1320	N/A
ACT range	23 - 29	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	46.0%	28.0%
Total number of applicants	1,006	11,346
Total number of admissions given out	973	11,036
Admitted students who chose to enroll	301	3,077
Yield rate	30.9%	27.9%
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: $23,725 Out of state: $41,063
Average net price	$12,471	$11,396
Tuition	In state: $7,031 Out of state: $22,860	In state: $6,604 Out of state: $23,942
Room & board	$8,518	$10,396
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $8,378	98.0% Average amount $7,531
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $4,905	54.0% Average amount $5,240
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $10,415	2.0% Average amount $10,500

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,244 Men 68.1% Women 31.9%	15,793 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%
Graduate students	490 Men 60.6% Women 39.4%	6,346 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	12.5%	21.2%
International students	4.2%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	807	2,492
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	New Mexico Texas California Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Physical Science Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education	Health Professions Business Engineering Education Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.3%	53.6%
Dropout rate	8.1%	40.9%
Transferred out	33.0%	N/A
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $117,174 Year 2: $124,631 Year 3: $128,888 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,409 Year 2: $94,999 Year 3: $106,457 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,927 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $86,346 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,115 Year 2: $65,053 Year 3: $83,794 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,598 Year 2: $68,965 Year 3: $76,357 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,723 Year 2: $70,863 Year 3: $74,672 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,481 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $71,489 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,379 Year 2: $65,424 Year 3: $70,962 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,309 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $69,058 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,774 Year 2: $59,688 Year 3: $68,840

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