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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| Gordon College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | VSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Gordon | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gordon | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gordon | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at VSU than Gordon College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than VSU ($8,185 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Gordon College ($8,922 vs. $9,257)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Gordon College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,875 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 142 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than VSU (89.5%)
Gordon vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/