- Wayland Baptist University is a private school while The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Wayland Baptist University has more expensive tuition of $23,186 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- UTRGV has tighter acceptance rate of 80.48% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
Wayland Baptist University View More Rivals | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | |
| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Edinburg, TX |
| Known as | UTRGV | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 80.48% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 53.09% |
| Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 31,559 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 26,434 |
| 703 | Graduate | 5,125 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 5,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 39% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time |