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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| Agnes Scott College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or VSU?
- Agnes Scott College is 939.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at Agnes Scott College than Valdosta State University ($45,456.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Agnes Scott College ($12,836 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 49.9% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($8,922 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 247% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($34,267 vs. $9,875)
Agnes Scott College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Valdosta State University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $1,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/