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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 | Texas A & M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Texas A & M International University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 8,505 students)
VSU vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Texas A & M International University?
- Valdosta State University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at VSU than Texas A & M International University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than VSU ($5,383 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M International University ($8,922 vs. $9,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Texas A & M International University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,872 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 88 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming VSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
VSU vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Texas A & M International University? 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 Texas A & M International University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Texas A & M International University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $4,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $10,194 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/