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Texas A&M NMSU Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama Texas Tech LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Baylor UNT| University of New Mexico Main Campus | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | OU | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UNM | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNM | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNM | OU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNM | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UNM | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 21,953 students)
UNM vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or OU?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 38.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at UNM than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($25,138.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than OU ($10,633 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 44.6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,916 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of New Mexico Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,561 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 164 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming OU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than OU (72.9%)
UNM vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or OU? 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 OU and UNM.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $16,600 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/