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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| Selma University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Selma University | VSU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Selma University | 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 | 2.15 | 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 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Selma University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Selma University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Selma University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Selma 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 Selma University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or VSU?
- Selma University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at VSU than Selma University ($15,426.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 48.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,000 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Selma University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($9,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma 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 Selma University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Selma University (43% vs. 21%)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/