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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| Luther Rice University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or VSU?
- Luther Rice University is 93.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at VSU than Luther Rice University ($15,426.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 99.9% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($8,922 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Luther Rice University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($9,875 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Luther Rice University .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Luther Rice University (43% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $1,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University and Luther Rice University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Valdosta State University and Luther Rice University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/