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GS Auburn KSU TROY Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Columbus State| Auburn University at Montgomery | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | VSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or VSU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 88.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at AUM than Valdosta State University ($18,480.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than AUM ($12,836 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 21.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,368 vs. $8,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,875 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 3 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (3.23)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than VSU (89.5%)
AUM vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/