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WSSU GS KSU Georgia Southwestern NCAT Albany State University Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Clayton State University Georgia State ASU| Valdosta State University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
VSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 7,553 students)
VSU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or North Carolina Central University?
- Valdosta State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Valdosta State University ($16,764.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than North Carolina Central University ($12,836 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 33% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,922 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,168 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 114 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
VSU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than North Carolina Central University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,200)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/