- Both University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) and Boise State University (Boise State) are public.
- UNM is located in Albuquerque, NM and Boise State is located in Boise, ID.
- Boise State has more expensive tuition of $26,976 than UNM ($26,450).
- UNM has tighter acceptance rate of 67.04% than Boise State (83.99%).
- Boise State is larger with 26,115 students than UNM (21,953 students).
University of New Mexico-Main Campus View More Rivals | Boise State University View More Rivals | |
| #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico | Rankings | #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albuquerque, NM | Location | Boise, ID |
UNM| Known as | Boise State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,115 New Mexico residents $26,450 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state |
| $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state |
| $7,868 | Financial Aid | $8,380 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 67.04% | Acceptance Rate | 83.99% |
| 41.91% | Yield | 36.79% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,953 | Total Students | 26,115 |
| 16,375 | Undergraduate | 22,922 |
| 5,578 | Graduate | 3,193 |
| 3,883 | Online Enrollment | 5,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 784 Full-time 593 Part-time |
| 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time |
| $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time |