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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Jackson State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | University of West Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or University of West Georgia?
- Valdosta State University and University of West Georgia cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at VSU as University of West Georgia ($15,426.00 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 West Georgia ($12,836 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 27% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($8,922 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of West Georgia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($9,875 vs. $8,452)
VSU vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 48 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
VSU vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or University of West Georgia? 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 West Georgia and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of West Georgia (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of West Georgia and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of West Georgia and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/