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Overview |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 10,209 students)
Valencia College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 120.3% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at VSU than Valencia College ($15,426.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than VSU ($10,482 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 5% lower than costs at Valencia College ($8,922 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Valencia College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Valencia College ($9,875 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College or VSU? 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 VSU and Valencia College.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($8,250 vs. $25,000)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($85 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/