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Overview |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 369 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | akroninstitute.com | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,929 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,201 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 114 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 107 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $305 |
Diversity |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University - Akron Campus | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Herzing University - Akron Campus based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 369 students)
Herzing University - Akron Campus vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University - Akron Campus or VSU?
- Herzing University Akron Campus is 113.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at VSU than Herzing University Akron Campus ($16,542.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Herzing University - Akron Campus ($15,773 vs. $20,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Akron Campus are 24.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,243 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Akron Campus than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Herzing University Akron Campus ($11,498 vs. $7,201)
Herzing University - Akron Campus vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University - Akron Campus or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Herzing University - Akron Campus .
- Herzing University - Akron Campus has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than VSU (89.7%)
Herzing University - Akron Campus vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University - Akron Campus or VSU? 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 VSU and Herzing University - Akron Campus.
- Graduates from Herzing University Akron Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- Herzing University Akron Campus students graduate with a $5,787 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,713 vs. $29,500)
- Herzing University - Akron Campus graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University - Akron Campus students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/