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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University USC Beaufort Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,840 students)
VSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 137.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at USC Aiken than Valdosta State University ($20,856.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than VSU ($11,872 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 6.5% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,376 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 0.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($9,891 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 17 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
VSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $700 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,600)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/