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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| Macon State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | VSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Macon State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 31% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 92% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at VSU than Macon State College ($15,426.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 32.2% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,750 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,875 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Macon State College (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/