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WSSU GS KSU UNCG Howard CAU Georgia Southwestern North Carolina Central University Albany State University Florida A&M Morgan State Clayton State University| Valdosta State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
VSU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
VSU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
VSU | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or NCAT?
- Valdosta State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at NCAT than Valdosta State University ($17,050.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than VSU ($9,189 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 2.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,922 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,082 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 83 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 (89.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
VSU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/