- Both University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) and California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) are public.
- UNM is located in Albuquerque, NM and Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA.
- UNM has more expensive tuition of $26,450 than Fresno State ($18,860).
- Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than UNM (67.04%).
- Fresno State is larger with 23,999 students than UNM (21,953 students).
University of New Mexico-Main Campus View More Rivals | California State University-Fresno View More Rivals | |
| #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico | Rankings | #225 in National Universities #44 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albuquerque, NM | Location | Fresno, CA |
UNM| Known as | Fresno State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state |
| $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $7,868 | Financial Aid | $9,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 67.04% | Acceptance Rate | 59.41% |
| 41.91% | Yield | 32.37% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,953 | Total Students | 23,999 |
| 16,375 | Undergraduate | 21,354 |
| 5,578 | Graduate | 2,645 |
| 3,883 | Online Enrollment | 812 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 796 Full-time 624 Part-time |
| 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time |
| $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time |