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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 | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 972 students)
VSU vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 592.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Montreat College than Valdosta State University ($30,250.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Montreat College ($12,836 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Montreat College ($8,922 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 77.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($17,519 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 33 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
VSU vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Montreat College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Montreat College and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Montreat College and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/