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UTRGV vs. VCU

The following statements compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Virginia Commonwealth University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • VCU's tuition ($39,884) is more expensive than UTRGV ($19,645).
  • VCU's acceptance rate (92.62%) is lower than UTRGV (94.19%).
  • UTRGV has higher yield (40.51%) than VCU (21.59%).
  • VCU's SAT score (1,130) is higher than UTRGV (990).
  • VCU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than UTRGV (20 to 1).
  • UTRGV (33,881 students) is larger than VCU (28,464 students) with more enrolled students.
  • VCU ($13,626) has higher amount of financial aid than UTRGV ($9,248).
  • VCU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than UTRGV (51%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,799 In-State
$19,645 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,248
Test Scores
990 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
94.19% Acceptance Rate
40.51% Yield
Enrollment
28,674 Undergraduate
5,207 Graduate
5,219 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,363 Faculties (full-time)
3,998 Staffs (full-time)
$81,370 Faculty Salary
$63,238 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public, 4 years • Richmond, VA #299 National Universities, #16 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,720 In-State
$39,884 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,626
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.62% Acceptance Rate
21.59% Yield
Enrollment
21,210 Undergraduate
7,254 Graduate
2,830 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,149 Faculties (full-time)
6,591 Staffs (full-time)
$111,084 Faculty Salary
$85,675 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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