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Overview |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,073 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Atlanta | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 663 students)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Atlanta or RU?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 44.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at RU than Herzing University Atlanta ($20,246.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($17,105 vs. $23,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 14.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,243 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Herzing University Atlanta (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 74.7% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($9,733 vs. $5,572)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Atlanta or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Herzing University-Atlanta .
- Herzing University-Atlanta has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than RU (93.3%)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Atlanta or RU? 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 RU and Herzing University-Atlanta.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (56% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,713)
- RU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/