Adams State vs. New Mexico Highlands
The following statements compare Adams State University and New Mexico Highlands University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Adams State's tuition ($21,944) is more expensive than New Mexico Highlands ($12,336).
- New Mexico Highlands's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Adams State (14 to 1).
- Adams State (2,901 students) is larger than New Mexico Highlands (2,704 students) with more enrolled students.
- Adams State ($11,501) has higher amount of financial aid than New Mexico Highlands ($9,746).
- Adams State's graduation rate (39%) is higher than New Mexico Highlands (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,824 In-State
$21,944 out-of-state
$21,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,501
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,605 Undergraduate
1,296 Graduate
1,544 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
109 Faculties (full-time)
345 Staffs (full-time)
$64,107 Faculty Salary
$62,172 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,416 In-State
$12,336 out-of-state
$12,336 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,746
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,603 Undergraduate
1,101 Graduate
1,399 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
137 Faculties (full-time)
480 Staffs (full-time)
$52,409 Faculty Salary
$57,300 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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