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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Stetson University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| College of Central Florida | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
CCF | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 120% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at VSU than College of Central Florida ($15,426.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than VSU ($7,865 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 21.8% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($8,922 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than College of Central Florida (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 43.1% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($9,875 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or CCF .
CCF vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF 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 CCF.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $14,813 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,187 vs. $25,000)
- CCF graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/