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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A & M University-College Station

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,206 when living on campus and $29,314 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,694 when living on campus and $47,801 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2025 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$9,799$19,645 $1,250 $13,646 $15,793
Texas A & M University-College Station
$12,995$40,124 $1,104 $19,618 $17,686
Average$11,397$29,885$1,177$16,632$16,740

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,397 for in-state students and $29,885 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-College Station requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,169 and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,682 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$9,467$19,542$9,799$19,645
Texas A & M University-College Station
$12,841$40,328$12,995$40,124
Average$11,154$29,935$11,397$29,885

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,169 for state residents and $20,238 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-College Station requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,642 and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,379.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$8,443$15,994$8,589$15,971
Texas A & M University-College Station
$11,093$24,090$11,748$24,505
Average$9,768$20,042$10,169$20,238

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,632 when a student lives on campus and $16,740 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$9,728$3,918 $10,262$5,531$5,304
Texas A & M University-College Station
$13,008$6,610 $11,076$6,610$6,610
Average$11,368 $5,264$10,669 $6,071$5,957