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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 | Bob Jones University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | bju.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $19,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $19,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $18,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $13,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,095 students)
VSU vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Bob Jones University?
- Bob Jones University is 351.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($19,750.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Bob Jones University than Valdosta State University ($19,750.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Bob Jones University ($12,836 vs. $18,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Bob Jones University ($8,922 vs. $9,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Bob Jones University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bob Jones University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,717 vs. $9,875)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Bob Jones University (1049) is 56 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Bob Jones University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VSU (3.23)
VSU vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Valdosta State University (62% vs. 43%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/