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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Savannah State University ABAC University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | UNG | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
VSU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
VSU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
VSU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or UNG?
- Valdosta State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at VSU than University of North Georgia ($15,426.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than VSU ($11,721 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 33.9% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($8,922 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 30.4% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,875 vs. $7,574)
VSU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or VSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 20 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming UNG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman UNG 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 UNG (69.6%)
VSU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or UNG? 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 UNG and VSU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $3,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,300)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/