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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University ABAC University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 26.4% | ||
| 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 | 17/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 14% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 8,679 students)
VSU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 73.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at VSU than Purdue University Northwest ($15,426.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than VSU ($9,637 vs. $11,532)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 2% lower than costs at Purdue University Northwest ($8,922 vs. $9,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,914 vs. $6,420)
VSU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or VSU .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
VSU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and VSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/