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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| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | VSU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCF | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCF | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 84.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 552.3% higher at VSU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,426.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than SCF ($12,836 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 133.8% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,922 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 101.2% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,875 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $16,390 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $25,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/