- Both Valdosta State University (VSU) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than VSU ($17,062).
- Georgia State has tighter acceptance rate of 69.85% than VSU (74.17%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than VSU (1,030).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than VSU (10,209 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Georgia State University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
VSU| Known as | Georgia State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 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: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |