- Both Valdosta State University (VSU) and University of North Georgia (UNG) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- VSU has more expensive tuition of $17,062 than UNG ($15,441).
- VSU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.17% than UNG (78.07%).
- UNG has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than VSU (1,030).
- UNG is larger with 18,029 students than VSU (10,209 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | University of North Georgia View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #22 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Dahlonega, GA |
VSU| Known as | UNG | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $5,009 Georgia residents $15,441 out-of-state |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $5,556 Georgia residents $17,904 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $6,479 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 78.07% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 49.96% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 18,029 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 17,240 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 789 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 3,015 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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: 2,778) $6,440 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 724 Full-time 259 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,754 Full-time 376 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,862 for Faculties $53,263 Part-time |