- Both Valdosta State University (VSU) and Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- VSU has more expensive tuition of $17,062 than GSW ($15,702).
- GSW has tighter acceptance rate of 67.47% than VSU (74.17%).
- GSW has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than VSU (1,030).
- VSU is larger with 10,209 students than GSW (3,070 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Georgia Southwestern State University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #35 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Americus, GA |
VSU| Known as | GSW | |
| 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 |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,980 Georgia residents $15,702 out-of-state |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $4,408 Georgia residents $14,722 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $5,959 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 67.47% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 52.38% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 3,070 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 2,473 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 597 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 1,089 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 36% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 42% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,100 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $4,634 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950) $4,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,578 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 116 Full-time 53 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 297 Full-time 89 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,066 for Faculties $50,311 Part-time |