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GS Queens KSU Campbell University Georgia Southwestern Albany State University UNC Charlotte Clayton State University GWU Georgia State ASU Lenoir-Rhyne University| Valdosta State University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 43% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 3,322 students)
VSU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 817.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.9% higher at Wingate University than Valdosta State University ($40,096.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Wingate University ($11,532 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Wingate University ($8,922 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Valdosta State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 267.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($36,426 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 47 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than VSU (83.5%)
VSU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Valdosta State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $12,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- VSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/