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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Liberty University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 2,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $26,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $21,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $18,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 363 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Columbia International University | ||
| 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 2,631 students)
VSU vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 510.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Columbia International University than Valdosta State University ($26,700.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Columbia International University ($11,532 vs. $21,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 33.9% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($8,922 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Valdosta State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 90.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($18,883 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 52 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than VSU (83.5%)
VSU vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Valdosta State University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/