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UNM UTEP GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | NMSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $176 |
Diversity |
VSU | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
VSU | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 43.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at NMSU than Valdosta State University ($23,407.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than VSU ($10,407 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 26.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,922 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 33.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,168 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 10 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than NMSU (78%)
VSU vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or NMSU? 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 NMSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Valdosta State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/