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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 | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 49% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Brevard College | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 759 students)
VSU vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 549.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Brevard College than Valdosta State University ($28,400.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Brevard College ($12,836 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 39% lower than costs at Brevard College ($8,922 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 102.8% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($20,027 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or VSU .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
VSU vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Brevard 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 Brevard College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Brevard College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Brevard College and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/