| VSU vs. Fort Valley State |
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|---|---|---|
#348 in National Universities #27 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #86 in Federal Region IV Universities #33 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,124 Georgia Residents $17,836 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,526 Georgia Residents $16,878 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,316 Georgia Residents $18,934 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$5,790 Georgia Residents $18,268 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,789 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,010 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower980 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier72.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.87% |
| Favorable25.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.80% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,262 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,897 |
| Larger7,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,699 |
| Larger3,096 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller198 |
| Larger4,718 | Online Student Population | Smaller338 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher42% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,288) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,650) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 577 | Number of faculty | 169 |
| Higher$77,906 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.