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Overview |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCI | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 1,689 students)
UCI vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or New Mexico Tech?
- University of California Irvine is 50.9% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at UCI than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($41,636.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than UCI ($10,429 vs. $14,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 112.4% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($8,332 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of California Irvine (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 69.2% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($17,411 vs. $10,293)
UCI vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or UCI .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 16 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming UCI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI or New Mexico Tech? 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 New Mexico Tech and UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates of University of California Irvine and New Mexico Tech have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($61,800 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,000)
- UCI graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/