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Overview |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
FSCJ | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 State College at Jacksonville is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 10,209 students)
FSCJ vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at VSU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($15,426.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than VSU ($2,341 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 5% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,496 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,875 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ 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 FSCJ.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/