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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU North Carolina Central University Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 30% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,933 students)
VSU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 80% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at VSU than Alcorn State University ($15,426.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Alcorn State University ($12,836 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,922 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,386 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 122 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
VSU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Alcorn State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,600)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- VSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/