Academic Comparison between VSU and University of Phoenix-Georgia

Valdosta State University and University of Phoenix-Georgia are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. VSU is a four-year, public school located in Valdosta, GA and University of Phoenix-Georgia is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Atlanta, GA.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

VSU is a public and University of Phoenix-Georgia is a private (for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
VSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($17,836) than University of Phoenix-Georgia ($9,552).
VSU has more students with 10,262 students while University of Phoenix-Georgia has 27 students.
University of Phoenix-Georgia has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while VSU's ratio is 17 to 1.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Valdosta State University	vs.	University of Phoenix-Georgia
Valdosta, Georgia	Location	Atlanta, Georgia
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification
In-State$6,124 Out-Of-State$17,836	2025 Tuition & Fees	$9,552
81%	% Receiving Financial Aid	60%
$8,363	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$2,613

72.29 %	Acceptance Rates	-
25.95 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
1,010	SAT Score	-
19	ACT Score	-
42 %	Graduation Rate	-
1 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
72 %	Retention Rate	-
10,262	Student Population	27
388	Number of Faculties	-
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	-
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	-