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Overview |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 23% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Alvernia University is 230.8% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.8% higher at Alvernia University than Herzing University Madison ($39,100.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Alvernia University ($22,720 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 51.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,243 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 375% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($25,757 vs. $5,423)
Alvernia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Alvernia University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Herzing University Madison (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/