- Both University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) and San Diego State University (San Diego State) are public.
- UNM is located in Albuquerque, NM and San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA.
- UNM has more expensive tuition of $26,450 than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than UNM (67.04%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than UNM (21,953 students).
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| #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico | Rankings | #183 in National Universities #37 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albuquerque, NM | Location | San Diego, CA |
UNM| Known as | San Diego 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 | $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state |
| $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state |
| $7,868 | Financial Aid | $8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 67.04% | Acceptance Rate | 35.42% |
| 41.91% | Yield | 24.87% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,953 | Total Students | 37,402 |
| 16,375 | Undergraduate | 32,194 |
| 5,578 | Graduate | 5,208 |
| 3,883 | Online Enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| 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: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 954 Full-time 904 Part-time |
| 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time |
| $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time |