Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton State College | Albany, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Atlanta, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $3,398 for State residents and $9,470 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $3,105 / $9,731 | - | 24% | 22:1 | 1,435 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 / $16,959 | 88.89% | 52% | 22:1 | 25,481 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 / $30,220 | 42.55% | 88% | 17:1 | 40,607 |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 / $17,062 | 89.47% | 40% | 17:1 | 10,209 |
| Average | $3,398 / $9,470 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 4,120 |