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Overview |
VSU | KSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
VSU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
VSU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 69% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | KSU | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 0 students)
VSU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or KSU?
- Valdosta State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at VSU than Kennesaw State University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than KSU ($12,836 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 28.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,922 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 91.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,875 vs. $5,161)
VSU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or VSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
VSU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or KSU? 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 KSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Kennesaw State University (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/