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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 | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $37,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $20,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $31,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 2,809 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1018/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 1,147 students)
VSU vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 760.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Maryville College than Valdosta State University ($37,618.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Maryville College ($11,532 vs. $20,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 45.7% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,922 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 218.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($31,571 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 59 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
VSU vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Valdosta State University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $800 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/