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GS KSU UNF Georgia Southwestern UT Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State Flagler Florida State ASU UCF| Jacksonville University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | VSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or VSU?
- Jacksonville University is 895.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at JU than Valdosta State University ($43,520.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than JU ($12,836 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 79.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,922 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 223.9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($31,988 vs. $9,875)
JU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Jacksonville University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $14,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/