- Both New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) 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 Tech ($26,312).
- New Mexico Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 21.68% than UNM (67.04%).
- UNM is larger with 21,953 students than New Mexico Tech (1,689 students).
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology View More Rivals | University of New Mexico-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #1 in New Mexico | Rankings | #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Socorro, NM | Location | Albuquerque, NM |
New Mexico Tech| Known as | UNM | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | 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 (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,058 New Mexico residents $26,312 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,115 New Mexico residents $26,450 out-of-state |
| $9,378 New Mexico residents $27,852 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state |
| $10,530 | Financial Aid | $7,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $15 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 21.68% | Acceptance Rate | 67.04% |
| 73.17% | Yield | 41.91% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,689 | Total Students | 21,953 |
| 1,218 | Undergraduate | 16,375 |
| 471 | Graduate | 5,578 |
| 112 | Online Enrollment | 3,883 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $58,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 807) $3,948 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 135 Full-time 36 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| 743 Full-time 88 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time |
| $81,975 for Faculties $56,649 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time |