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Overview |
UNM | UNT | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
UNM | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNM | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNM | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNM | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNM | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 21,953 students)
UNM vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 21.9% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at UNM than University of North Texas ($25,138.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than UNT ($10,633 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 4.8% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,412 vs. $10,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of North Texas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,280 vs. $9,159)
UNM vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 53 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNM vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or UNT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNT and UNM.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/