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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| Chipola College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | VSU | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Chipola | 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 | 2.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Chipola | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Chipola based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 84.8% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at VSU than Chipola College ($15,426.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than VSU ($3,316 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 95.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($4,560 vs. $8,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,875 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/