UTRGV vs. Sam Houston State

Both The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Sam Houston State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Sam Houston State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UTRGV's tuition ($19,939) is more expensive than Sam Houston State ($19,020).
  • Sam Houston State's acceptance rate (84.63%) is lower than UTRGV (87.70%).
  • UTRGV has higher yield (47.87%) than Sam Houston State (24.58%).
  • Sam Houston State's SAT score (1,050) is higher than UTRGV (1,030).
  • UTRGV's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Sam Houston State (20 to 1).
  • UTRGV (31,559 students) is larger than Sam Houston State (21,480 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Sam Houston State ($8,466) has higher amount of financial aid than UTRGV ($7,475).
  • Sam Houston State's graduation rate (56%) is higher than UTRGV (52%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,859 In-State
$19,939 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,475
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
87.70% Acceptance Rate
47.87% Yield
Enrollment
26,434 Undergraduate
5,125 Graduate
5,587 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,335 Faculties (full-time)
3,819 Staffs (full-time)
$76,936 Faculty Salary
$54,006 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,001 annual charge
-1,106 capacity
Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

Public, 4 years • Huntsville, TX #255 National Universities, #31 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,228 In-State
$19,020 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,466
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
84.63% Acceptance Rate
24.58% Yield
Enrollment
18,235 Undergraduate
3,245 Graduate
5,098 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
804 Faculties (full-time)
2,210 Staffs (full-time)
$72,548 Faculty Salary
$60,069 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,008 annual charge
-4,097 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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