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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| 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-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $392 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or GSU- Grambling?
- Herzing University Birmingham is 130% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Herzing University-Birmingham than Grambling State University ($11,820.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than Herzing University-Birmingham ($15,796 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 18.9% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,243 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than Grambling State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($8,442 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham is higher than Grambling State University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $11,000 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,400)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $14,284 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($23,713 vs. $37,997)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($245 vs. $392)
- More Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/