Valencia College vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Valencia College in Orlando, FL with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Valencia College is larger than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (47,425 students vs. 27,431 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Valencia College is located in Orlando, FL (Midsize City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Valencia College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Valencia College 27:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 40.6% lower than at Valencia College ($8,638 vs. $14,536).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25.7% higher at Valencia College than at South Texas College (about $1,956 more per year; $9,576 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at South Texas College than at Valencia College (86% vs. 63%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Valencia College students is 6.3% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($8,020 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Valencia College and South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Valencia College Aug 7, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.