- Both The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) are public.
- UTRGV is located in Edinburg, TX and NMSU is located in Las Cruces, NM.
- NMSU has more expensive tuition of $25,271 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- NMSU has tighter acceptance rate of 63.84% than UTRGV (80.48%).
- UTRGV has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than NMSU (1,020).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than NMSU (14,268 students).
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | New Mexico State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas | Rankings | #174 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Edinburg, TX | Location | Las Cruces, NM |
UTRGV| Known as | NMSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,147 New Mexico residents $25,271 out-of-state |
| $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,579 New Mexico residents $19,421 out-of-state |
| $7,475 | Financial Aid | $13,392 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 80.48% | Acceptance Rate | 63.84% |
| 53.09% | Yield | 39.04% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,559 | Total Students | 14,268 |
| 26,434 | Undergraduate | 11,591 |
| 5,125 | Graduate | 2,677 |
| 5,587 | Online Enrollment | 2,815 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) $6,052 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 637 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,831 Full-time 331 Part-time |
| $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,714 for Faculties $54,455 Part-time |