- Both University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) and University of Nevada-Reno are public.
- UNM is located in Albuquerque, NM and University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
- UNM has more expensive tuition of $26,450 than University of Nevada-Reno ($25,950).
- UNM has tighter acceptance rate of 67.04% than University of Nevada-Reno (88.03%).
- UNM is larger with 21,953 students than University of Nevada-Reno (20,945 students).
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| #140 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico | Rankings | #84 in National Universities #1 in Nevada |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albuquerque, NM | Location | Reno, NV |
UNM| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,115 New Mexico residents $26,450 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,994 Nevada residents $25,950 out-of-state |
| $7,395 New Mexico residents $21,550 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,584 Nevada residents $23,540 out-of-state |
| $7,868 | Financial Aid | $7,481 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 67.04% | Acceptance Rate | 88.03% |
| 41.91% | Yield | 42.57% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,953 | Total Students | 20,945 |
| 16,375 | Undergraduate | 16,973 |
| 5,578 | Graduate | 3,972 |
| 3,883 | Online Enrollment | 1,492 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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: 3,401) $7,800 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,996 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,935 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 953 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| 6,227 Full-time 548 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,391 Full-time 887 Part-time |
| $87,370 for Faculties $62,446 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,304 for Faculties $69,022 Part-time |