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Overview |
VSU | EIU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 8,804 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #714 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,903 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $12,379 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,298 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $14,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $11,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 11,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 7,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 890/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
VSU | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 7% | ||
Campus |
VSU | EIU | ||
| 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 8,804 students)
VSU vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at VSU than Eastern Illinois University ($15,426.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than EIU ($11,532 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 26.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,922 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Valdosta State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,122 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 17 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than EIU (67.8%)
VSU vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or EIU? 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 EIU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Valdosta State University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/