| UGA vs. VSU |
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|---|---|---|
#57 in National Universities #3 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$11,450 Georgia Residents $31,688 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,124 Georgia Residents $17,836 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,002 Georgia Residents $29,774 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,316 Georgia Residents $18,934 Out-of-State |
| More$10,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,010 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter37.70% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.29% |
| Favorable38.30% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Larger43,146 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,262 |
| Larger32,399 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,166 |
| Larger10,747 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,096 |
| Smaller1,664 | Online Student Population | Larger4,718 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher7% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,094) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,288) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,566 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Higher$116,485 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,906 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.