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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 35 students)
VSU vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 114.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at VSU than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($15,426.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Shorter-CAPP ($12,836 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 3.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,655 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,875 vs. $5,109)
VSU vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
VSU vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (43% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $9,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- VSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP 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/