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Overview |
VSU | RIC | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
VSU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
VSU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
VSU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
VSU | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,787 students)
VSU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 116.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at RIC than Valdosta State University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than VSU ($11,014 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 50.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,922 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 31% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,875 vs. $7,537)
VSU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 80 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at RIC (3.08)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
VSU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or RIC? 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 RIC and VSU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Valdosta State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/