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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| Gainesville State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 31% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 92% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at VSU than Gainesville State College ($15,426.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 20.4% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,408 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Gainesville State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($9,875 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than VSU (89.5%)
Gainesville College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/