Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Rio Grande Valley College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Rio Grande Valley College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Florida Career College-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Texas Healthtech Institute | Beaumont, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Rio Grande Valley College and similar schools is $16,462 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | $12,500 | - | 72% | 30:1 | 375 |
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | $11,978 | 100.00% | 100% | 10:1 | 41 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| Florida Career College-Houston | $21,500 | - | 48% | 16:1 | 1,029 |
| Texas Healthtech Institute | $8,600 | - | 82% | 15:1 | 74 |
| Average | $16,462 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 299 |