Athens State University vs. Herzing University-Birmingham

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Herzing University Birmingham in Birmingham, AL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 444 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Herzing University Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL (Large Suburban setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Herzing University Birmingham is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Herzing University Birmingham 14:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Herzing University-Birmingham and Athens State University ($13,450 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than at Athens State University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test-free at Herzing University-Birmingham.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $5,179 lower median loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates ($18,534 vs. $23,713).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $54 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates ($191 vs. $245).
• More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 28%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.