| UTRGV vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#246 in National Universities #22 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,799 Texas Residents $19,645 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,589 Texas Residents $15,971 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,979 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,997 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower990 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier94.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.97% |
| Favorable40.51% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.64% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger33,881 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,408 |
| Larger28,674 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,507 |
| Larger5,207 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,901 |
| Larger5,219 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,649 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,502) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,667 | Number of faculty | 930 |
| Lower$81,370 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.