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GS KSU Clemson Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State North Greenville University ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | AU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
VSU | AU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 31% | ||
Campus |
VSU | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,121 students)
VSU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or AU?
- Anderson University is 606% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at AU than Valdosta State University ($30,860.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than AU ($12,836 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,922 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 147.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($24,409 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 85 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than AU (45.4%)
VSU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or AU? 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 AU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Valdosta State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- VSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/