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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Claflin University Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Tennessee State University Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | South Carolina State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $343 |
Diversity |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 96% | ||
| % 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 | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
VSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,649 students)
VSU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 118% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at South Carolina State University than Valdosta State University ($20,218.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than South Carolina State University ($12,836 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 0.9% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($8,922 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than South Carolina State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($15,873 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 233 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming VSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
VSU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or South Carolina State University? 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 South Carolina State University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than South Carolina State University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $31,000)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $8,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,205)
- VSU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($258 vs. $343)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/