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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Herzing University Birmingham | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $236 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | KWC | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 154.1% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at KWC than Herzing University Birmingham ($30,040.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Herzing University-Birmingham ($20,735 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 20.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,243 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Herzing University Birmingham (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 219.6% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($20,036 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or KWC? 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 KWC and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $4,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,713)
- KWC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/