ISU vs. UNM

The following statements compare Iowa State University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • ISU's tuition ($27,683) is more expensive than UNM ($26,451).
  • ISU's acceptance rate (89.00%) is lower than UNM (95.00%).
  • ISU has higher yield (29.00%) than ISU (29.00%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than UNM (1,030).
  • UNM's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than ISU (18 to 1).
  • ISU (29,969 students) is larger than UNM (21,953 students) with more enrolled students.
  • ISU ($9,461) has higher amount of financial aid than UNM ($7,868).
  • ISU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than UNM (51%).
Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Public, 4 years • Ames, IA #156 National Universities, #5 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,497 In-State
$27,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,461
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
29.00% Yield
Enrollment
25,241 Undergraduate
4,728 Graduate
1,013 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,519 Faculties (full-time)
6,221 Staffs (full-time)
$106,378 Faculty Salary
$62,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,862 annual charge
-10,465 capacity
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,115 In-State
$26,451 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,868
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
95.00% Acceptance Rate
29.00% Yield
Enrollment
16,375 Undergraduate
5,578 Graduate
3,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,935 Faculties (full-time)
6,227 Staffs (full-time)
$87,370 Faculty Salary
$62,446 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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