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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| Stillman College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or VSU?
- Stillman College is 118.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at VSU than Stillman College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Stillman College ($12,836 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Stillman College ($8,922 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Stillman College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 22% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,049 vs. $9,875)
Stillman College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 162 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Stillman College (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($258 vs. $351)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/