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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Armstrong State University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | VSU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
AASU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
AASU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 AASU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at VSU than Armstrong State University ($15,426.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than VSU ($12,404 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($8,922 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Armstrong State University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,875 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 4 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming AASU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
AASU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Armstrong State University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/