Fortis Institute vs. Rio Grande Valley
Both Fortis Institute and Rio Grande Valley College are Private, 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Fortis Institute and Rio Grande Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than Fortis Institute ($16,264).
- Fortis Institute's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- Rio Grande Valley (660 students) is larger than Fortis Institute (295 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fortis Institute ($5,903) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Grande Valley ($4,993).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Fortis Institute (61%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$16,264
Financial Aid
$5,903
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Enrollment
295 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
9 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
$43,584 Faculty Salary
$58,106 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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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