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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 | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Coker | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
VSU | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,160 students)
VSU vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Coker?
- Coker College is 606.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Coker than Valdosta State University ($30,864.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Coker ($12,836 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Coker College ($8,922 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 158.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($25,519 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 33 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Coker? 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 Coker and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Valdosta State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,600)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/