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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 | University of South Carolina Upstate | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 8% | ||
Campus |
VSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 4,946 students)
VSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 156.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Valdosta State University ($22,170.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,532 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 12.5% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($8,922 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Valdosta State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,414 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 43 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
VSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/