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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College CCA| Faulkner University | Herzing University Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $21,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $6,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 153 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 144 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $245 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Herzing University-Birmingham | ||
| 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 578 students)
Faulkner vs. Herzing University-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Herzing University-Birmingham?
- Faulkner University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Faulkner than Herzing University Birmingham ($21,930.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Herzing University-Birmingham ($20,050 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 15.2% lower than costs at Herzing University Birmingham ($8,020 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Herzing University Birmingham (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 159% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($16,238 vs. $6,269)
Faulkner vs. Herzing University-Birmingham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Herzing University-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Birmingham or Faulkner .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. Herzing University-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Herzing University-Birmingham? 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-Birmingham and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham is higher than Faulkner University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $1,900 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $1,963 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,713)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/