| UTRGV vs. Grand Canyon |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#246 in National Universities #22 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,799 Texas Residents $19,645 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$18,508 |
| expensive$8,589 Texas Residents $15,971 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,015 |
| More$8,979 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,744 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower990 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,055 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier94.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.91% |
| Favorable40.51% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.08% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller33,881 | Total Enrollment | Larger113,257 |
| Smaller28,674 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger75,936 |
| Smaller5,207 | Graduate Student Population | Larger37,321 |
| Smaller5,219 | Online Student Population | Larger89,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,502) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,667 | Number of faculty | 6,413 |
| Higher$81,370 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.