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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| Johnson University Florida | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | VSU | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FCC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
FCC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
FCC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
FCC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or VSU?
- Johnson University Florida is 297.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at FCC than Valdosta State University ($17,384.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than FCC ($12,836 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 3.9% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,591 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($9,875 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 50 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at FCC (2.97)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Johnson University Florida (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/