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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 36% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $149 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Bates?
- Bates College is 416.6% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.6% higher at Bates than Herzing University Birmingham ($61,066.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Birmingham than Bates ($21,953 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 86.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,243 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 720.1% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($51,414 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or Bates? 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 Bates and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (92% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $32,300 more per year than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $43,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,713)
- Bates graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($149 vs. $245)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/