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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern South Carolina State University Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,830 students)
VSU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 276.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Claflin University than Valdosta State University ($16,476.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Claflin University ($12,836 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,922 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,707 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 178 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming VSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Claflin University (78%)
VSU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Claflin 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 Claflin University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Claflin University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,700)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- VSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/