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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Reed?
- Reed College is 445.3% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 445.3% higher at Reed than Herzing University Birmingham ($64,450.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Birmingham than Reed ($21,953 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 72.6% lower than costs at Reed College ($9,243 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than Reed College (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 663.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($47,864 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Reed (30.8%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or Reed? 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 Reed and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,400)
- Reed College students graduate with a $7,713 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,713)
- Reed graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/