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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern AAMU Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State TROY ASU Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM| Alabama State University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or VSU?
- Alabama State University is 90.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Alabama State than Valdosta State University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Alabama State ($12,836 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 47.5% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,050 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,029 vs. $9,875)
Alabama State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 149 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than VSU (89.5%)
Alabama State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $7,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,091)
- VSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/