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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University East Stroudsburg University Clayton State University Georgia State MUW ASU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Columbus State Georgia| Valdosta State University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | LHU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
VSU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,920 students)
VSU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at LHU than Valdosta State University ($17,290.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 16% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($8,922 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 45 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VSU (3.23)
VSU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or LHU? 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 LHU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Valdosta State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/