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WKU GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University NKU Kentucky Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Morehead State University Columbus State| Valdosta State University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
VSU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 118.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Eastern than Valdosta State University ($19,922.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than VSU ($10,806 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,922 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,583 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 35 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
VSU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Eastern? 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 Eastern and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/