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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University ABAC University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,140 students)
VSU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Augusta University than Valdosta State University ($22,270.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Augusta University ($12,836 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Augusta University ($8,922 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Augusta University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Augusta University ($9,875 vs. $8,995)
VSU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 52 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
VSU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Augusta 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 Augusta University and VSU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/