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Overview |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 6,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $8,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $8,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $9,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $11,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $6,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $9,498 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $98 |
Diversity |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Georgia Military College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Military College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (6,765 students vs. 5,190 students)
VSU vs. Georgia Military College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Georgia Military College?
- Georgia Military College is 46.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,112.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at VSU than Georgia Military College ($17,038.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Military College than VSU ($11,571 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Military College are 30.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,904 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Georgia Military College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 84% larger than aid received Georgia Military College ($12,300 vs. $6,685)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Georgia Military College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Military College or VSU .
VSU vs. Georgia Military College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Georgia Military 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 Georgia Military College and VSU.
- Georgia Military College students graduate with a $20,002 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($9,498 vs. $29,500)
- Georgia Military College graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($98 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Military College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/