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GS KSU Allen University Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 820/1020 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $443 |
Diversity |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,840 students)
VSU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 234% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at VSU than Benedict College ($15,426.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Benedict College ($12,836 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 35.2% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,600 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Benedict College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,093 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
VSU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Benedict 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 Benedict College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Benedict College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $25,000)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $17,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,898)
- VSU graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($258 vs. $443)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/