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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
VSU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
VSU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 52% | ||
Campus |
VSU | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 1,102 students)
VSU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 322.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at JCSU than Valdosta State University ($18,450.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than JCSU ($11,532 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 1% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($8,922 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Valdosta State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($14,883 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 197 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming VSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
VSU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or JCSU? 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 JCSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- VSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/