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GS KSU Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia Georgia College| Georgia Southwestern State University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at VSU than Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,426.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than VSU ($12,186 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,922 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($9,875 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 26 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/