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Overview |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,473 students)
GVSU vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Herzing University-Madison?
- Grand Valley State University is 18% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at GVSU than Herzing University Madison ($19,856.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Herzing University-Madison ($17,105 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 9.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,243 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Herzing University Madison (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($8,811 vs. $5,423)
GVSU vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU 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 GVSU .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Herzing University Madison (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,713 vs. $25,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/