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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Valencia College Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Polk State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | VSU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | 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 | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PSC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 8,180 students)
PSC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 76% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at VSU than Polk State College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than VSU ($9,588 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,339 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Polk State College (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 211.7% larger than aid received Polk State College ($9,875 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or PSC .
PSC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/