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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU UTEP Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $141 |
Diversity |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 5,899 students)
VSU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 87.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at UT Permian Basin than Valdosta State University ($20,516.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than VSU ($10,143 vs. $11,532)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 43.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($8,922 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Valdosta State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 14.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,314 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 28 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at VSU (3.23)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than VSU (83.5%)
VSU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $10,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,300)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $11,345 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $25,000)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($141 vs. $258)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/