SWCID vs. Rio Grande Valley
Both Southwest College for the Deaf and Rio Grande Valley College are 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Southwest College for the Deaf 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 SWCID ($14,406).
- SWCID's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- Rio Grande Valley (883 students) is larger than SWCID (47 students) with more enrolled students.
- SWCID ($9,534) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Grande Valley ($5,134).
- SWCID's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Rio Grande Valley (78%).

Southwest College for the Deaf
Public, 2-4 years • Big Spring, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,626 In-State
$14,406 out-of-state
$14,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,534
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
47 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$1,969 annual charge
-52 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,868 annual charge

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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