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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia University of North Dakota ABAC Savannah State University| Valdosta State University | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
VSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 992/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
VSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
VSU | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,777 students)
VSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or MSU?
- Minot State University is 64% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at VSU than Minot State University ($15,426.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than VSU ($12,360 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 24.3% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,180 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Minot State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Minot State University ($9,875 vs. $5,542)
VSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 6 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at VSU (3.23)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or MSU? 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 MSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Minot State University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $6,275 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,725 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More MSU 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/