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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Alabama State Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Tennessee State University Columbus State Georgia Tuskegee University| Alabama A & M University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | VSU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
AAMU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $258 |
Diversity |
AAMU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or VSU?
- Alabama A & M University is 97% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at AAMU than Valdosta State University ($17,220.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than AAMU ($12,836 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,922 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Alabama A & M University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,066 vs. $9,875)
AAMU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 143 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Alabama A & M University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $361)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/