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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| Valdosta State University | Bluefield State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 46% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,306 students)
VSU vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 102.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Bluefield State College than Valdosta State University ($16,030.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than VSU ($11,759 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($8,922 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Bluefield State College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,160 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 59 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Bluefield State College (43% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/