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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| Valdosta State University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $341 |
Diversity |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,050 students)
VSU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 188.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at VSU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($15,426.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than AIU Atlanta ($12,836 vs. $15,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 29.9% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,866 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($9,875 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or VSU .
VSU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $7,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $7,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,981)
- VSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($258 vs. $341)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/