- Both New Mexico Highlands University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Mexico.
- UNM has more expensive tuition of $26,450 than New Mexico Highlands University ($12,180).
- UNM is larger with 21,953 students than New Mexico Highlands University (2,677 students).
| New Mexico Highlands University View More Rivals | University of New Mexico-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Mexico | Rankings | #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Las Vegas, NM | Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Known as | UNM | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,260 New Mexico residents $12,180 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,115 New Mexico residents $26,450 out-of-state |
| $7,860 New Mexico residents $12,636 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state |
| $8,211 | Financial Aid | $7,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.04% | |
| Yield | 41.91% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,677 | Total Students | 21,953 |
| 1,625 | Undergraduate | 16,375 |
| 1,052 | Graduate | 5,578 |
| 1,124 | Online Enrollment | 3,883 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $37,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 126 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| 451 Full-time 109 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time |
| $56,722 for Faculties $46,379 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time |