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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU UVM Saint Michael's College Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
VSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 51% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Castleton State 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,363 students)
VSU vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 170.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Castleton State College than Valdosta State University ($28,800.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Castleton State College ($12,836 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 39% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($8,922 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,007 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 34 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
VSU vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Castleton 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 Castleton State College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Valdosta State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Castleton State College and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/