| VSU vs. West Georgia |
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|---|---|---|
#348 in National Universities #27 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #297 in National Universities #19 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,124 Georgia Residents $17,836 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,088 Georgia Residents $17,800 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,316 Georgia Residents $18,934 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,046 Georgia Residents $19,600 Out-of-State |
| More$8,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,010 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier72.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.61% |
| Lower25.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.12% |
| 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 High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,262 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,337 |
| Smaller7,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,103 |
| Smaller3,096 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,234 |
| Smaller4,718 | Online Student Population | Larger7,383 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher43% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,288) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,350) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 577 | Number of faculty | 676 |
| Higher$77,906 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,860 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.