| University of the Southwest View More Rivals | Western New Mexico University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in New Mexico | Rankings | #7 in New Mexico |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hobbs, NM | Location | Silver City, NM |
USW| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,670 | Undergraduate | $7,868 New Mexico residents $14,354 out-of-state |
| $23,364 | Graduate | $6,174 New Mexico residents $10,946 out-of-state |
| $9,736 | Financial Aid | $10,473 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 35.20% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 95.58% | Yield | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,066 | Total Students | 3,378 |
| 369 | Undergraduate | 2,377 |
| 697 | Graduate | 1,001 |
| 697 | Online Enrollment | 1,194 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $41,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 236) $4,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,110 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 32 Full-time 14 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 100 Full-time 128 Part-time |
| 98 Full-time 18 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 340 Full-time 162 Part-time |
| $33,136 for Faculties $47,619 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,058 for Faculties $45,190 Part-time |