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Fort Valley, GA · Americus, GA
| Fort Valley State University | Georgia Southwestern State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,338/yr | $12,019/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,017/yr | $10,477/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $31,000 | $18,851 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,021/yr | $10,935/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,502/yr | $13,508/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,571/yr | $16,373/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,914/yr | $15,415/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $329/mo | $200/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,100/yr | $10,850/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,768/yr | $9,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,000/yr | $5,390/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,879/yr | $20,484/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,526/yr | $5,220/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,932/yr | $16,572/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 73% | 43% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 66% | 75% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 930–1070 | 890–1110 |
| SAT average | 994 | 978 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–24 | 16–22 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–24 · Math 18–22 | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,080 | 2,045 |
| Students accepted | 3,190 | 1,578 |
| Students who enrolled | 742 | 533 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 41% | 41% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $36,666/yr | $48,757/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $19,149–$53,170 | $32,438–$69,561 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 43% |
| White students graduating | 14% | 43% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 23% | 64% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $28,649/yr | $42,047/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 57% | 65% |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 25% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 39% |
| First-gen students who finish | 36% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 37% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,953/yr | $48,858/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Agriculture & Veterinary Science 17% · Psychology 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Health Professions 22% · Education 20% |
| Most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Education — 20% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $49,827/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $97,855/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 4.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,684 | 2,424 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 198 | 676 |
| Average professor pay | $7,426/mo | $8,122/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,382 | $35,856 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Americus, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1939 | 1906 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Men | 33% | 32% |
| Women | 67% | 68% |
| White students | 1.3% | 54% |
| Black students | 92% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 9.4% | 26% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.5% | 23% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,828/yr | $7,119/yr |
| Endowment | $13.2M | $38.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,400 | 952 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,722/yr | $4,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,650/yr | $4,874/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 271 | 166 |
| Athletic scholarships | $696,664 | $779,225 |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.6M | $3.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $17,855 | $5,878 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.