Arizona vs. NMSU
The following statements compare University of Arizona and New Mexico State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Arizona's tuition ($38,784) is more expensive than NMSU ($25,271).
- NMSU's acceptance rate (75.73%) is lower than Arizona (85.66%).
- NMSU has higher yield (20.77%) than Arizona (18.93%).
- Arizona's SAT score (1,280) is higher than NMSU (990).
- NMSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Arizona (19 to 1).
- Arizona (53,001 students) is larger than NMSU (14,779 students) with more enrolled students.
- NMSU ($14,997) has higher amount of financial aid than Arizona ($14,289).
- Arizona's graduation rate (66%) is higher than NMSU (52%).

University of Arizona
Public, 4 years • Tucson, AZ #197 National Universities, #1 in Arizona more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,277 In-State
$38,784 out-of-state
$38,784 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,289
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
85.66% Acceptance Rate
18.93% Yield
Enrollment
41,899 Undergraduate
11,102 Graduate
10,935 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,246 Faculties (full-time)
11,966 Staffs (full-time)
$102,791 Faculty Salary
$63,349 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,900 annual charge
-7,619 capacity

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Public, 4 years • Las Cruces, NM #174 National Universities, #4 in New Mexico more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,997
Test Scores
990 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
75.73% Acceptance Rate
20.77% Yield
Enrollment
12,113 Undergraduate
2,666 Graduate
3,099 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
675 Faculties (full-time)
2,836 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,506 annual charge
-3,269 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,520 annual charge
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