Fortis vs. Rio Grande Valley
The following statements compare Fortis College and Rio Grande Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than Fortis ($16,264).
- Fortis's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- Rio Grande Valley (660 students) is larger than Fortis (232 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande Valley ($4,993) has higher amount of financial aid than Fortis ($4,419).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Fortis (56%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$16,264
Financial Aid
$4,419
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Enrollment
232 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
18 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$29,400
Financial Aid
$4,993
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
660 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
49 Staffs (full-time)
$47,564 Faculty Salary
$33,565 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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