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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Berry College Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Covenant College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or VSU?
- Covenant College is 763.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.8% higher at Covenant College than Valdosta State University ($37,760.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Covenant College ($12,836 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 31% lower than costs at Covenant College ($8,922 vs. $11,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 170% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($26,658 vs. $9,875)
Covenant College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 196 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Covenant College (84.1%)
Covenant College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Covenant College is higher than Valdosta State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $5,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,300)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/