VSU vs. Shorter

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Gulf South Conference.

VSUvs.Shorter

VSU is a public school while Shorter is a private school. Both schools are located in Georgia.
  • VSU Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $18,106 than Shorter Graduate School ($17,000).
  • VSU Graduate School is larger with 2,636 graduate students than Shorter Graduate School (142 students).
  • VSU Graduate School has more graduate programs of 97 programs than Shorter Graduate School (46 programs).
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#203 in National Universities
#16 in Georgia
Rankings
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
Valdosta, GALocationRome, GA
Academic
$45Graduate School Application Fee$25
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
97 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs46 Programs
7 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs2 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$6,208 Georgia residents
$18,106 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$17,000
Student Population
10,209Total Students1,515
2,636Graduate Enrollment142
3,835Online Graduate Enrollment423
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423)
$4,634 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760)
$5,000 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$4,400 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
413 Full-time
184 Part-time
Number of Faculties72 Full-time
39 Part-time
1,055 Full-time
208 Part-time
Number of Staffs193 Full-time
67 Part-time
$66,698 for Faculties
$50,625 Part-time
Average Salary$43,325 for Faculties
$35,061 Part-time
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