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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| Huntingdon College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | 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 Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or VSU?
- Huntingdon College is 514.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Huntingdon College than Valdosta State University ($26,850.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Huntingdon College ($12,836 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($8,922 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 62.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,020 vs. $9,875)
Huntingdon College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 1 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Valdosta State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $2,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,477)
- VSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/