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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Georgetown College ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
VSU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 52% | ||
Campus |
VSU | St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 809 students)
VSU vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 554.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at St. Andrews University than Valdosta State University ($28,600.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than St. Andrews University ($12,836 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 28.7% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($8,922 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($17,026 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 75 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
VSU vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is the same as at St. Andrews University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/