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GS CofC KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University USC Aiken Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
VSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,124 students)
VSU vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 136.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at USC Beaufort than Valdosta State University ($21,390.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than USC Beaufort ($12,836 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 2.3% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,722 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($9,875 vs. $8,452)
VSU vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 66 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
VSU vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or USC Beaufort? 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 Beaufort and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (43% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $526 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,474 vs. $25,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/