The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UNM has more expensive tuition & fees ($26,450) than San Jose State ($19,872).
  • It is harder to admit to San Jose State than UNM.
  • San Jose State has more students with 35,751 students while UNM has 21,953 students.
  • UNM has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while San Jose State's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • UNM has more full-time faculties with 1,935 faculties while San Jose State has 884 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of New Mexico-Main Campus and San Jose State University.
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UNMSan Jose State
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UNMvs.San Jose State
Albuquerque, New MexicoLocationSan Jose, California
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$8,115
Out-Of-State$26,450
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$7,992
Out-Of-State$19,872
96%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$7,868Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,529
96.07 %Acceptance Rates76.71 %
28.90 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.48 %
-SAT Score-
21ACT Score-
51 %Graduation Rate68 %
-Transfer-out Rate2 %
72 %Retention Rate85 %
21,953Student Population35,751
1,935Number of Faculties884
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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