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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| Concordia College Selma | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | VSU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
CCA | 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 |
CCA | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCA | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or VSU?
- Concordia College Selma is 127% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at VSU than Concordia College Selma ($15,426.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than CCA ($12,836 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 56.5% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($5,700 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Concordia College Selma (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 86.1% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,875 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or CCA .
CCA vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Concordia College Selma (43% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $15,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $25,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $11,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,870)
- VSU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($258 vs. $381)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/