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