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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 | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Erskine College | ||
| 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 956 students)
VSU vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 687.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Erskine College than Valdosta State University ($34,435.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Erskine College ($12,836 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 39.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($8,922 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 70.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,834 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is the same at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
VSU vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Erskine 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 Erskine College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Valdosta State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates of Valdosta State University and Erskine College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,300 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- VSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/