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IPFW GS KSU IU Northwest Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Purdue North Central Columbus State Georgia| Valdosta State University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,194 students)
VSU vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Purdue Calumet?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 54.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Purdue Calumet than Valdosta State University ($16,164.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than VSU ($10,908 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 18% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,560 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,875 vs. $5,703)
VSU vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 33 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
VSU vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/