Lamar State College-Orange vs. Rio Grande Valley
Both Lamar State College-Orange and Rio Grande Valley College are 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Lamar State College-Orange and Rio Grande Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than Lamar State College-Orange ($13,824).
- Lamar State College-Orange's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- Lamar State College-Orange (3,162 students) is larger than Rio Grande Valley (883 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande Valley ($5,134) has higher amount of financial aid than Lamar State College-Orange ($4,541).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Lamar State College-Orange (31%).

Lamar State College-Orange
Public, 2-4 years • Orange, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$2,832 In-State
$13,824 out-of-state
$13,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,541
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,162 (All undergraduate)
924 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
47 Faculties (full-time)
136 Staffs (full-time)
$53,723 Faculty Salary
$55,787 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$29,400
Financial Aid
$5,134
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
883 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$47,564 Faculty Salary
$33,565 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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