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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Tennessee State University University of West Georgia Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Southern University and A & M College Columbus State Georgia| Valdosta State University | Jackson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 72% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 6,906 students)
VSU vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 89.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at VSU than Jackson State University ($15,426.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Jackson State University ($12,836 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 17.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,922 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Jackson State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,875 vs. $8,694)
VSU vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 83 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
VSU vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Jackson State 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 Jackson State University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Jackson State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,800)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/