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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University ABAC University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,514 students)
VSU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Columbia College than Valdosta State University ($21,250.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Columbia College ($12,836 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 6.2% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,400 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Columbia College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,089 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 22 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Columbia 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 Columbia College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Valdosta State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,700)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,264)
- VSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/