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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| Bauder College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 42 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bauder.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,648 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,942 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,507 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,034 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bauder College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Bauder College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 42 students)
Bauder College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bauder College or VSU?
- Bauder College is 205.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at VSU than Bauder College ($15,426.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Bauder College ($12,836 vs. $16,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bauder College are 58% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($5,648 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Bauder College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 79.3% larger than aid received Bauder College ($9,875 vs. $5,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Bauder College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Bauder College .
Bauder College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bauder College 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 Bauder College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Bauder College (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Bauder College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $26,500)
- Bauder College students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,034 vs. $25,000)
- Bauder College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bauder College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/