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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Whittier College | ||
| 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 313.9% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.9% higher at Whittier College than Herzing University Birmingham ($48,924.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Birmingham than Whittier College ($21,953 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 69% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,243 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Herzing University Birmingham (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 452.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($34,623 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or Whittier College? 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 Whittier College and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $1,787 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $25,500)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/