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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University LSU Clayton State University Georgia State ASU UL Lafayette NSU Columbus State Georgia| Valdosta State University | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | LSUS | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1090/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
VSU | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
VSU | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
VSU | LSUS | ||
| 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 LSUS based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 8,721 students)
VSU vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 29.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at VSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,426.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than VSU ($7,587 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,922 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 0.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($9,929 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 36 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LSUS (88.9%)
VSU vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or LSUS? 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 LSUS and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/