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NMSU Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Texas Tech Utah Boise State UO Idaho ASU U of A| Montana State University | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UNM | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,960 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,056 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,047 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,511 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
MSU | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,975 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 19,081 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MSU | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
MSU | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (22,700 students vs. 16,960 students)
MSU vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 12.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at MSU than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($29,047.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than MSU ($7,528 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at Montana State University ($11,884 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Montana State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 22.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($12,252 vs. $9,967)
MSU vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 91 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than MSU (86.8%)
MSU vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UNM? 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 UNM and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/