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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State UAFS ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Arkansas Tech University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | VSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
ATU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ATU | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or VSU?
- Arkansas Tech University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at VSU than Arkansas Tech University ($15,426.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than VSU ($11,443 vs. $11,532)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,922 vs. $9,852)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Valdosta State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,914 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at VSU (3.23)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than VSU (83.5%)
ATU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is the same as at Valdosta State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/