- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public school while Seattle University is a private school.
- UTRGV is located in Edinburg, TX and Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than UTRGV (80.48%).
- Seattle University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than UTRGV (1,030).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | Seattle University View More Rivals | |
| #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas | Rankings | #6 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Edinburg, TX | Location | Seattle, WA |
UTRGV| Known as | Seattle U | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,285 |
| $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,795 |
| $7,475 | Financial Aid | $29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 80.48% | Acceptance Rate | 73.80% |
| 53.09% | Yield | 15.12% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,559 | Total Students | 7,121 |
| 26,434 | Undergraduate | 4,046 |
| 5,125 | Graduate | 3,075 |
| 5,587 | Online Enrollment | 386 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 529 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time |