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Overview |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 84% |
Admission |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $219 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 7,041 students)
Valencia College vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or AASU ?
- Armstrong State University is 99.8% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at AASU than Valencia College ($14,426.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than AASU ($10,482 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 8.6% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,366 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Valencia College (84% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Valencia College ($6,960 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College or AASU ? 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 AASU and Valencia College.
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($8,250 vs. $21,250)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($85 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/