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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 | Bryan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Dayton, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | bryan.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $17,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $17,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $11,977 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Bryan College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Bryan 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 Bryan College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,656 students)
VSU vs. Bryan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Bryan College?
- Bryan College is 295.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($17,300.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Bryan College than Valdosta State University ($17,300.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Bryan College ($12,836 vs. $16,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryan College are 8.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,250 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Bryan College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryan College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,977 vs. $9,875)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Bryan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryan College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Bryan College (1016) is 23 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Bryan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Bryan College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VSU (3.23)
VSU vs. Bryan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Bryan 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 Bryan College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Bryan College is higher than Valdosta State University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bryan College earn on average $400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- More Bryan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/