College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Martin vs Valdosta State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN	Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
Acceptance rateValdosta State University is more selective	88%	72%
SAT (25–75)	970–1210	920–1100
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,866	6,622
Avg net price	$10,701	$10,945
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Martin, TN	Valdosta, GA

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Martin or Valdosta State University harder to get into?

Valdosta State University is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Martin's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and Valdosta State University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Martin vs Valdosta State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1210 at The University of Tennessee-Martin and 920–1100 at Valdosta State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.