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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | TROY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or TROY?
- Heritage Christian University is 9% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($10,152.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at TROY than Heritage Christian University ($18,624.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than TROY ($5,020 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 16.2% lower than costs at Troy University ($6,540 vs. $7,599)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Troy University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage Christian University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Troy University ($12,790 vs. $8,806)
Heritage Christian University vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Heritage Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 198 points higher than at Heritage Christian University (848)
- Incoming TROY students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Heritage Christian University (3.1)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than TROY (94.8%)
Heritage Christian University vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian University or TROY? 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 TROY and Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/