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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| College of Coastal Georgia | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at VSU than College of Coastal Georgia ($15,426.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than VSU ($12,117 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 22.5% lower than costs at College of Coastal Georgia ($8,922 vs. $10,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than College of Coastal Georgia (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 42.2% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($9,875 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 58 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than VSU (89.5%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,800 vs. $25,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/