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GS KSU Benedict College Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Allen University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $383 |
Diversity |
VSU | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 657 students)
VSU vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Allen University?
- Allen University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at VSU than Allen University ($15,426.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Allen University ($12,836 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 3.9% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,584 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Allen University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,268 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Allen University (43.4%)
VSU vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Allen 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 Allen University and VSU.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $24,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $12,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $37,119)
- VSU graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($258 vs. $383)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/