- Both United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) and University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) are public.
- Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO and UNM is located in Albuquerque, NM.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than UNM (67.04%).
- UNM is larger with 21,953 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
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| #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado | Rankings | #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| USAF Academy, CO | Location | Albuquerque, NM |
Air Force| Known as | UNM | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| Undergraduate | $8,115 New Mexico residents $26,450 out-of-state | |
| Graduate | $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state | |
| Financial Aid | $7,868 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 11.92% | Acceptance Rate | 67.04% |
| 97.04% | Yield | 41.91% |
| 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,085 | Total Students | 21,953 |
| 4,085 | Undergraduate | 16,375 |
| 0 | Graduate | 5,578 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,883 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 99% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 94% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 228 Full-time 4 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| 360 Full-time 6 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time |
| $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time |