University of Houston-Victoria vs. UT-Pan American

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (33,881 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Victoria is located in Victoria, TX (Small City setting); The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is in Edinburg, TX (Small City setting).
• University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Victoria 15:1; The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 20:1.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or UT-Pan American? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley than University of Houston-Victoria ($5,282 vs. $6,754).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 13.5% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($9,728 vs. $11,246).
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is 39.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $2,838 more per year; $9,987.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16.7% higher at UT-Pan American than at University of Houston Victoria (about $2,838 more per year; $19,827.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley than at University of Houston Victoria (93% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 13.3% larger than aid received by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students ($13,210 vs. $11,663).

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UT-Pan American Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or UT-Pan American? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT-Pan American and University of Houston-Victoria.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 100 points higher than at UT-Pan American (990).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at UT-Pan American).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 993/1180; The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 880/1090.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 19/25; The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 15/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free; UT-Pan American - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT-Pan American Jul 1, 2027.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UT-Pan American (94.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria vs. 40.5% at UT-Pan American.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Houston-Victoria and UT-Pan American? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's six-year graduation rate is 42%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $1,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $41,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates have a $6,990 lower median loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates ($10,539 vs. $17,529).
• Among borrowers, UT-Pan American graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Houston-Victoria graduates ($108 vs. $181).
• More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.