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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Shorter Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Reinhardt University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,845 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,110 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,083 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 675 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt University | 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,141 students)
Reinhardt University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or VSU?
- Reinhardt University is 494.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Reinhardt University than Valdosta State University ($26,000.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Reinhardt University ($12,836 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 37.9% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($8,922 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,110 vs. $9,875)
Reinhardt University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 40 points higher than at Reinhardt University (953)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Reinhardt University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Reinhardt University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than Valdosta State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,200)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $1,810 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,190 vs. $25,000)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/