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GS Tarleton KSU Georgia Southwestern Texas Tech Albany State University Texas State SHSU Clayton State University Georgia State ASU West Texas A & M University| Valdosta State University | Angelo State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | San Angelo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 10,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | angelo.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,495 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $14,287 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $12,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,209 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Angelo State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (10,599 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. Angelo State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Angelo State?
- Angelo State University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($4,495.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at VSU than Angelo State University ($15,426.00 vs. $14,287.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Angelo State ($12,836 vs. $12,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($8,922 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Angelo State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($9,875 vs. $9,007)
VSU vs. Angelo State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Angelo State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Angelo State or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 23 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Angelo State (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
VSU vs. Angelo State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Angelo State? 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 Angelo State and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Angelo State University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Angelo State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $3,544 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,456 vs. $25,000)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Angelo State 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/