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Edinburg, TX · Huntsville, TX
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Sam Houston State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $4,831/yr | $16,404/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,785/yr | $12,474/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $12,950 | $21,983 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $3,877/yr | $13,389/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $5,665/yr | $15,540/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $7,972/yr | $21,366/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $13,782/yr | $24,101/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $137/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,728/yr | $11,720/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,262/yr | $11,720/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,380/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,918/yr | $3,866/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $16,830/yr | $25,505/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,987/yr | $9,228/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,827/yr | $19,068/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 65% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 880–1090 | 930–1120 |
| SAT average | 985 | 1041 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–21 | 17–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 | English 18–26 · Math 16–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 13,542 | 17,582 |
| Students accepted | 11,486 | 15,014 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,634 | 3,601 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 49% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 48% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 26% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,620/yr | $54,211/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,401–$66,597 | $36,263–$73,178 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,812/yr | $45,337/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,456/yr | $49,729/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Health Professions 12% | Homeland Security & Protective Services 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $116,929/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $88,636/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 29% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 28,666 | 17,743 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,207 | 3,252 |
| Average professor pay | $9,041/mo | $8,196/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $21,058 | $37,602 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Huntsville, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 2015 | 1879 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Men | 43% | 37% |
| Women | 57% | 63% |
| White students | 2% | 44% |
| Black students | 0.6% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 93% | 29% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 53% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 16% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,787/yr | $7,981/yr |
| Endowment | $149.5M | $190.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,106 | 4,112 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,187/yr | $6,384/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,502/yr | $5,334/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 285 | 384 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.4M | $6.0M |
| Athletics budget | $22.8M | $32.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $22.8M | $32.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $311,307 | $251,724 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.