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GS CofC KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU PC Columbus State Georgia Coastal Carolina| Valdosta State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | CSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
VSU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
VSU | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,418 students)
VSU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 574.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at CSU than Valdosta State University ($29,490.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than CSU ($12,836 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 26.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,922 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 167.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($26,417 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 37 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
VSU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or CSU? 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 CSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Charleston Southern University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/