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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University University of West Georgia Georgia College| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | VSU | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ABAC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ABAC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
ABAC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ABAC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at VSU than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than VSU ($7,260 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 8.4% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,230 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($9,875 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 60 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or VSU? 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 VSU and ABAC.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- ABAC graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/