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GS Indiana State KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
VSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,326 students)
VSU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 66.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at IU South Bend than Valdosta State University ($20,634.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than VSU ($8,785 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 3% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,922 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,875 vs. $7,821)
VSU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 38 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
VSU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (43% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/