Head to head · New Mexico
New Mexico State University-Main Campus costs less than University of New Mexico-Main Campus at every income band federal data covers — between $4,760 and $6,335 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | New Mexico State University | University of New Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,648 | $11,938 | $5,290 |
| $30–48k | $7,424 | $13,045 | $5,621 |
| $48–75k | $9,861 | $16,196 | $6,335 |
| $75–110k | $13,146 | $17,906 | $4,760 |
| Over $110k | $14,049 | $19,053 | $5,004 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus — every income band · University of New Mexico-Main Campus — every income band · All New Mexico public colleges