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 (89.13%) is lower than UNM (95.45%).
- UNM has higher yield (29.32%) than ISU (28.59%).
- ISU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than UNM (1,030).
- UNM's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than ISU (18 to 1).
- ISU (30,177 students) is larger than UNM (22,700 students) with more enrolled students.
- UNM ($11,962) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($9,680).
- ISU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than UNM (53%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,497 In-State
$27,683 out-of-state
$27,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,680
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.13% Acceptance Rate
28.59% Yield
Enrollment
25,332 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,432 Faculties (full-time)
6,342 Staffs (full-time)
$106,378 Faculty Salary
$62,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,862 annual charge
-10,465 capacity

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Public, 4 years • Albuquerque, NM #140 National Universities, #3 in New Mexico more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,115 In-State
$26,451 out-of-state
$26,451 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,962
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
95.45% Acceptance Rate
29.32% Yield
Enrollment
16,905 Undergraduate
5,795 Graduate
3,799 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,004 Faculties (full-time)
6,968 Staffs (full-time)
$87,370 Faculty Salary
$62,446 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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