- Both Valdosta State University (VSU) and Georgia Southern University are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- VSU has more expensive tuition of $17,062 than Georgia Southern University ($16,959).
- Georgia Southern University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.29% than VSU (74.17%).
- Georgia Southern University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than VSU (1,030).
- Georgia Southern University is larger with 25,481 students than VSU (10,209 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Georgia Southern University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #173 in National Universities #7 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Statesboro, GA |
VSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,905 Georgia residents $16,959 out-of-state |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,520 Georgia residents $21,424 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $7,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 68.29% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 55.82% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 25,481 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 21,979 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 3,502 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 4,018 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,100 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 5,722) $6,566 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 984 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,880 Full-time 287 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,005 for Faculties $50,371 Part-time |