Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Valencia College GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Daytona State College Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Seminole State College of Florida | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,104 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,498 | $4,371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,608 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,889 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,215 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,104 students vs. 10,151 students)
Seminole State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 75% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at VSU than Seminole State College of Florida ($15,426.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than VSU ($2,889 vs. $11,532)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 164.6% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($8,922 vs. $23,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Seminole State College of Florida (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($9,914 vs. $6,215)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $14,973 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $25,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/