- Both Valdosta State University (VSU) and Georgia College & State University (Georgia College) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia College has more expensive tuition of $28,178 than VSU ($17,062).
- VSU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.17% than Georgia College (78.99%).
- Georgia College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than VSU (1,030).
- VSU is larger with 10,209 students than Georgia College (6,315 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Georgia College & State University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #26 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Milledgeville, GA |
VSU| Known as | Georgia College | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,998 Georgia residents $28,178 out-of-state |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,782 Georgia residents $20,336 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $8,155 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 78.99% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 44.67% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 6,315 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 5,265 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 1,050 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 725 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $4,634 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,237) $7,254 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 340 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,531 for Faculties $51,966 Part-time |