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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University Lander University| Valdosta State University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,312 students)
VSU vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 502.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Newberry College than Valdosta State University ($26,350.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Newberry College ($12,836 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 34.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($8,922 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 144.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($24,108 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 35 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
VSU vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Newberry 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 Newberry College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Newberry College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,700)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/