- Both Texas A & M University-Commerce (TAMU Commerce) and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TAMU Commerce has more expensive tuition of $22,626 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- TAMU Commerce has tighter acceptance rate of 34.54% than UTRGV (80.48%).
- TAMU Commerce has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than UTRGV (1,030).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than TAMU Commerce (11,306 students).
| Texas A & M University-Commerce View More Rivals | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | |
| #296 in National Universities #51 in Texas | Rankings | #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Commerce, TX | Location | Edinburg, TX |
TAMU Commerce| Known as | UTRGV | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,026 Texas residents $22,626 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state |
| $7,338 Texas residents $14,904 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state |
| $6,975 | Financial Aid | $7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 34.54% | Acceptance Rate | 80.48% |
| 35.31% | Yield | 53.09% |
| 1,050 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,306 | Total Students | 31,559 |
| 7,383 | Undergraduate | 26,434 |
| 3,923 | Graduate | 5,125 |
| 4,475 | Online Enrollment | 5,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $41,900 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) $5,836 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 370 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 903 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time |
| $79,758 for Faculties $56,555 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time |