- Valdosta State University (VSU) is a public school while Thomas University (TU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- VSU has more expensive tuition of $17,062 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than VSU (74.17%).
- TU has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than VSU (1,030).
- VSU is larger with 10,209 students than TU (1,531 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Thomas University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #14 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Thomasville, GA |
VSU| Known as | TU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $11,640 |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,290 |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $3,885 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 22.56% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 1,531 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 793 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 738 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 427 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 36% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,400 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $4,634 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (10 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 118 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time |