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Overview |
UNM | VCU | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
UNM | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UNM | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNM | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNM | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNM | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 21,953 students)
UNM vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 83.1% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at VCU than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($33,726.00 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 VCU ($10,633 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 12.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,916 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Virginia Commonwealth University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 35.6% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($12,583 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UNM .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 57 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than VCU (91%)
UNM vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM or VCU? 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 VCU and UNM.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/