| Georgia State vs. Fort Valley State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#203 in National Universities #8 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #86 in Federal Region IV Universities #33 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,664 Georgia Residents $24,840 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,526 Georgia Residents $16,878 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,664 Georgia Residents $25,116 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$5,790 Georgia Residents $18,268 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,789 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower980 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter55.44% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.87% |
| Lower22.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.80% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,944 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,897 |
| Larger27,415 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,699 |
| Larger7,529 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller198 |
| Larger5,247 | Online Student Population | Smaller338 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,322) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,650) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,868 | Number of faculty | 169 |
| Higher$94,128 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.