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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 | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | SWU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
VSU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
VSU | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 1,188 students)
VSU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 506.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at SWU than Valdosta State University ($26,520.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than SWU ($11,532 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.4% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,922 vs. $10,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($18,771 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or VSU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VSU (3.23)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than VSU (83.5%)
VSU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or SWU? 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 SWU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/