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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 | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | YHC | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
VSU | YHC | ||
| 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 YHC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,511 students)
VSU vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 579.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at YHC than Valdosta State University ($29,700.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than YHC ($12,836 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,922 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 159.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($25,643 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 19 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at YHC (3.15)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than YHC (77.3%)
VSU vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or YHC? 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 YHC and VSU.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/