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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University ABAC University of West Georgia| United States Sports Academy | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
| Location | Daphne, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 240 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ussa.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,418 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,418 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,060 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 30% | ||
Campus |
The Academy America's Sports University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than The Academy America's Sports University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 240 students)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Academy America's Sports University or VSU?
- United States Sports Academy is 275.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,418.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at The Academy America's Sports University than Valdosta State University ($16,418.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 102.4% lower than costs at United States Sports Academy ($8,922 vs. $18,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than United States Sports Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Sports Academy ($9,875 vs. $0)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Academy America's Sports University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or The Academy America's Sports University .
- The Academy America's Sports University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than VSU (89.5%)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Academy America's Sports 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 The Academy America's Sports University.
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Academy America's Sports University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/