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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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 14% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,052 students)
VSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 497.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Valdosta State University ($26,100.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,836 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 3.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,600 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 127.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($22,442 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 26 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
VSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Valdosta State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $2,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,300)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/