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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Wingate University Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | BAC | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
VSU | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
VSU | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,501 students)
VSU vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 323.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at BAC than Valdosta State University ($18,500.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than BAC ($12,836 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,922 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,875 vs. $9,266)
VSU vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 28 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at VSU (3.23)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or BAC? 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 BAC and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $1,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/