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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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 920/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $160 |
Diversity |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,479 students)
VSU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at VSU than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($15,426.00 vs. $15,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than VSU ($10,004 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,250 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($9,875 vs. $7,181)
VSU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 23 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
VSU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Southeastern Oklahoma 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,494 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($15,506 vs. $25,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/