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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 | Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1033/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 660 students)
VSU vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 505.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Wesleyan College than Valdosta State University ($26,450.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Wesleyan College ($12,836 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 23.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($8,922 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 151.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($24,800 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or VSU .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
VSU vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Valdosta State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- VSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/