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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 | Brown Mackie College Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 280 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | brownmackie.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,772 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $11,772 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $6,363 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $148 |
Diversity |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 280 students)
VSU vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham?
- Brown Mackie College Birmingham is 169.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,772.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at VSU than Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($15,426.00 vs. $11,772.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown Mackie College Birmingham are 40.2% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($6,363 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Brown Mackie College Birmingham (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($9,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown Mackie College-Birmingham or VSU .
VSU vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? 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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham and VSU.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Brown Mackie College Birmingham students graduate with a $10,625 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($14,375 vs. $25,000)
- Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown Mackie College-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/