- Valdosta State University (VSU) is a public school while Young Harris College (YHC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- YHC has more expensive tuition of $32,305 than VSU ($17,062).
- YHC has tighter acceptance rate of 52.51% than VSU (74.17%).
- VSU is larger with 10,209 students than YHC (1,511 students).
| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Young Harris College View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | #166 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Young Harris, GA |
VSU| Known as | YHC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,305 |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,000 |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $21,731 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 52.51% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 32.41% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 1,511 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 1,496 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 15 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 418 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree 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: 1,040) $5,130 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 65 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 159 Full-time 97 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,234 for Faculties $55,753 Part-time |