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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $165 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Valley State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (2,605 students vs. 1,414 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 262% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Vermont Tech than Fort Valley State University ($28,128.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than Vermont Tech ($13,016 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 48.2% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($8,372 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Fort Valley State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($9,660 vs. $9,499)
Fort Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Fort Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (49.8%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State University or Vermont Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vermont Tech and Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Fort Valley State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,000)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $20,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $36,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($165 vs. $377)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/