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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| The Baptist College of Florida | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | 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 The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or VSU?
- The Baptist College of Florida is 164.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,550.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at VSU than The Baptist College of Florida ($15,426.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than VSU ($10,430 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 75.6% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($5,082 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($9,875 vs. $9,289)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 47 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than VSU (89.5%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,104 vs. $25,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/