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Overview |
GS | VSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
GS | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GS | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 10,209 students)
GS vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or VSU?
- Georgia Southern University and VSU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at VSU than Georgia Southern University ($15,426.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than GS ($12,836 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 15.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,922 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,875 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 96 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Valdosta State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- GS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/