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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University University of Phoenix-Lafayette Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Columbia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 42% |
Admission |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $169 |
Diversity |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 90% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at VSU than Columbia Southern University ($15,426.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than VSU ($12,366 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 9.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,136 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Columbia Southern University (99% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 137.7% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($9,875 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or VSU .
VSU vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Columbia Southern 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 Southern University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Columbia Southern University (43% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $8,596 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,404 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($169 vs. $258)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/