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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern CAU Albany State University NCAT Clayton State University Georgia State Florida State ASU UCF Howard| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 9,265 students)
Florida A&M vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at VSU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,426.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Florida A&M ($11,532 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,922 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,914 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 27 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- VSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/