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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 | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Academics |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 76% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Beacon College | ||
| 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 501 students)
VSU vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 962% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.9% higher at Beacon College than Valdosta State University ($46,420.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Beacon College ($12,836 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 59.5% lower than costs at Beacon College ($8,922 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Beacon College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 112% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($20,933 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or VSU .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
VSU vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Valdosta State University (82% vs. 43%)
- Beacon College and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Beacon College and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/