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GS KSU Tarleton Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Angelo State Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
VSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,242 students)
VSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 45.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at VSU than West Texas A & M University ($15,426.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than West Texas A & M University ($12,836 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.5% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,922 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 31.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,875 vs. $7,500)
VSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 22 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at VSU (3.23)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than West Texas A & M University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $3,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,300)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/