FPC vs. Rio Grande Valley
Both Frank Phillips College and Rio Grande Valley College are 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Frank Phillips College and Rio Grande Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than FPC ($4,882).
- FPC's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- FPC (1,801 students) is larger than Rio Grande Valley (832 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande Valley ($6,436) has higher amount of financial aid than FPC ($2,469).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (72%) is higher than FPC (45%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,612 In-State
$4,882 out-of-state
$4,882 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,469
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
1,801 (All undergraduate)
661 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
38% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
103 Staffs (full-time)
$48,870 Faculty Salary
$49,582 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$29,400
Financial Aid
$6,436
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Enrollment
832 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$44,958 Faculty Salary
$50,650 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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