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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 | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $209 |
Diversity |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
VSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,672 students)
VSU vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast than VSU ($8,264 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 23.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($8,922 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 36% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($9,875 vs. $7,262)
VSU vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 38 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
VSU vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More IU Southeast 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/