- Both Utah Valley University (UVU) and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) are public.
- UVU is located in Orem, UT and UTRGV is located in Edinburg, TX.
- UTRGV has more expensive tuition of $19,939 than UVU ($17,830).
- UVU is larger with 43,099 students than UTRGV (31,559 students).
Utah Valley University View More Rivals | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Utah | Rankings | #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orem, UT | Location | Edinburg, TX |
UVU| Known as | UTRGV | |
| 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 | ||
| $6,270 Utah residents $17,830 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state |
| $9,713 Utah residents $22,943 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state |
| $3,915 | Financial Aid | $7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.48% | |
| Yield | 53.09% | |
| Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 43,099 | Total Students | 31,559 |
| 42,296 | Undergraduate | 26,434 |
| 803 | Graduate | 5,125 |
| 7,219 | Online Enrollment | 5,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $50,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 753 Full-time 722 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 2,154 Full-time 1,707 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time |
| $77,805 for Faculties $57,583 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time |