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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 | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 58% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 793 students)
VSU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 757.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at Warren Wilson than Valdosta State University ($37,500.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Warren Wilson ($12,836 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 35.1% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($8,922 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 163.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($26,012 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 127 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
VSU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Valdosta State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/