College comparison

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of South Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Alabama is more selective	94%	71%
SAT (25–75)	880–1090	970–1190
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,666	8,879
Avg net price	$4,831	$17,648
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reports higher median earnings	$49,620	$49,379
Graduation rate	51%	53%
Median debt	$12,950	$24,929
Economic mobility	—	2.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or University of South Alabama harder to get into?

University of South Alabama is more selective: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is approximately 94% and University of South Alabama's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of South Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1090 at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and 970–1190 at University of South Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.