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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| University of West Alabama | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or VSU?
- University of West Alabama is 108.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at University of West Alabama than Valdosta State University ($18,200.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than University of West Alabama ($12,836 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 14.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,820 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of West Alabama (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,875 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 63 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama 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 University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of West Alabama (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,489)
- VSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/