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Overview |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $4,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 68 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 64 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $245 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 555 students)
AAMU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Herzing University-Atlanta?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 43.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at AAMU than Herzing University Atlanta ($17,220.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($14,064 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 27.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,928 vs. $11,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Atlanta than Alabama A & M University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 169.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($11,612 vs. $4,309)
AAMU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Herzing University-Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Atlanta or AAMU .
- Herzing University-Atlanta has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Herzing University-Atlanta? 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 Herzing University-Atlanta and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (32% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $9,100 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $34,300)
- Herzing University Atlanta students graduate with a $11,287 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,713 vs. $35,000)
- Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($245 vs. $361)
- More Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/