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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| Miles College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | VSU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Miles College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $258 |
Diversity |
Miles College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miles College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Miles 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 Miles College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or VSU?
- Miles College is 155.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at VSU than Miles College ($15,426.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Miles College ($12,836 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 21.4% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,348 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Miles College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Miles College ($9,875 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Miles College (43% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $28,000)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $11,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,172)
- VSU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($258 vs. $374)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/