The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UTRGV has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,939) than CSU ($12,754).
  • It is harder to admit to CSU than UTRGV.
  • UTRGV has more students with 31,559 students while CSU has 2,317 students.
  • CSU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while UTRGV's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • UTRGV has more full-time faculties with 1,335 faculties while CSU has 191 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Chicago State University.
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UTRGVvs.CSU
Edinburg, TexasLocationChicago, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$9,859
Out-Of-State$19,939
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,018
Out-Of-State$12,754
89%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$7,475Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,049
87.70 %Acceptance Rates48.51 %
47.87 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)4.82 %
1,030SAT Score-
19ACT Score-
52 %Graduation Rate27 %
17 %Transfer-out Rate30 %
76 %Retention Rate55 %
31,559Student Population2,317
1,335Number of Faculties191
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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