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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 | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | LSUA | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
VSU | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
VSU | LSUA | ||
| 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 LSUA based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,289 students)
VSU vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or LSUA?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 13.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at VSU than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($15,426.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than VSU ($7,274 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,922 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,875 vs. $7,033)
VSU vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 43 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LSUA (57.7%)
VSU vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or LSUA? 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 LSUA and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (43% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $7,293 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,707 vs. $25,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/