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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State Ogelthorpe Georgia Southwestern| Georgia State University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 10,209 students)
Georgia State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or VSU?
- Georgia State University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Georgia State than Valdosta State University ($22,389.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Georgia State ($12,836 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 54.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($8,922 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,563 vs. $9,875)
Georgia State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 63 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Valdosta State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,300)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Georgia State 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/