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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 | Hodges University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $18,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
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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 | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 443 students)
VSU vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Hodges University?
- Hodges University is 243.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at VSU than Hodges University ($15,426.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Hodges University ($12,836 vs. $18,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 34.5% lower than costs at Hodges University ($8,922 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Hodges University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Hodges University ($9,875 vs. $7,297)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or VSU .
VSU vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Hodges 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 Hodges University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Hodges University (43% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hodges University earn on average $2,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hodges University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,700)
- VSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Hodges University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hodges University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/