Rio Grande Valley vs. TSTC
Both Rio Grande Valley College and Texas State Technical College are 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Rio Grande Valley College and Texas State Technical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than TSTC ($11,812).
- TSTC's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- TSTC (12,077 students) is larger than Rio Grande Valley (832 students) with more enrolled students.
- TSTC ($6,929) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Grande Valley ($6,436).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (72%) is higher than TSTC (46%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$7,212 In-State
$11,812 out-of-state
$11,812 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,929
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,077 (All undergraduate)
3,542 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
562 Faculties (full-time)
1,660 Staffs (full-time)
$58,230 Faculty Salary
$66,099 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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