University of New Mexico vs New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is harder to get into (89% vs 95% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $6,313 vs $19,966 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | University of New Mexico | New Mexico State University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 95% | 89% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 890–1170 | 870–1110 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 17–24 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | University of New Mexico | New Mexico State University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $24,715 | $21,766 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $19,966 | $6,313 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $43,115 | $23,437 |
| Measure | University of New Mexico | New Mexico State University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,896 | $4,997 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $17,600 | $4,271 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $19,104 | $5,768 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | — | $8,855 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,804 | $11,619 |
| Measure | University of New Mexico | New Mexico State University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 17,244 | 11,946 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 53% | 52% |
| Come back for year two | 76% | 73% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $50,072 | $43,922 |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,500 | $14,980 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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