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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 253 students)
VSU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 322.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Hiwassee College than Valdosta State University ($18,484.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 11.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,987 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Hiwassee College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($9,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 46 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
VSU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and VSU.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/