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 (19 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- FPC (1,634 students) is larger than Rio Grande Valley (660 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande Valley ($4,993) has higher amount of financial aid than FPC ($1,598).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (73%) is higher than FPC (30%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,612 In-State
$4,882 out-of-state
$4,882 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,598
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
1,634 (All undergraduate)
545 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
93 Staffs (full-time)
$42,819 Faculty Salary
$41,449 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$1,000 annual charge
-228 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,114 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$29,400
Financial Aid
$4,993
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
660 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
49 Staffs (full-time)
$47,564 Faculty Salary
$33,565 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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Campus Living
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