| Georgia State vs. VSU |
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|---|---|---|
#203 in National Universities #8 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #348 in National Universities #27 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,664 Georgia Residents $24,840 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,124 Georgia Residents $17,836 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,664 Georgia Residents $25,116 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,316 Georgia Residents $18,934 Out-of-State |
| More$8,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,010 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter55.44% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.29% |
| Lower22.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.95% |
| 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 High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,944 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,262 |
| Larger27,415 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,166 |
| Larger7,529 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,096 |
| Larger5,247 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,718 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| 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: 2,423) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,322) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,288) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,868 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Higher$94,128 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,906 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.