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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University FGCU| Florida SouthWestern State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | 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 | 3.06 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 10,209 students)
FSW vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at VSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than VSU ($7,792 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 12.6% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,922 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,875 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/