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GS KSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU LSUS Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
VSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
VSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,389 students)
VSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or NSU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 18.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at NSU than Valdosta State University ($15,968.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than NSU ($12,836 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,922 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 4% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,875 vs. $9,499)
VSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 15 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (3.23)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or NSU? 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 NSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/