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New Mexico Junior College vs University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

ADN programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
New Mexico Junior College
$1,440 vs $2,004

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

New Mexico Junior College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationHobbs, NMRanchos de Taos, NM
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$1,440 in / $2,280 outBEST$2,004 in / $5,004 out
In-state tuition$1,440BEST$2,004
Out-of-state tuition$2,280BEST$5,004
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, New Mexico Junior College or University of New Mexico-Taos Campus?

New Mexico Junior College is the more affordable option at roughly $1,440, compared to $2,004. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are New Mexico Junior College and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus the same type of program?

Both are ADN programs, so they award the same credential. Compare them on NCLEX pass rate, tuition, length, and location to find the better fit.

How do I decide between New Mexico Junior College and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus?

Start by ruling out programs you can't get into (compare your GPA against each school's admissions stats), then weight what matters most — NCLEX pass rate for quality, total tuition for cost, length for time-to-degree, and format (online, hybrid, in-person) for lifestyle. Use NurseWay's free intake to get a personalized fit score for both.

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