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Overview |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $23,073 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 91 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 69.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 663 students)
Alabama State vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Herzing University-Atlanta?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Alabama State than Herzing University Atlanta ($16,656.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($13,176 vs. $23,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 52.8% lower than costs at Herzing University Atlanta ($6,050 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Herzing University Atlanta (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 80% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($10,029 vs. $5,572)
Alabama State vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Herzing University-Atlanta (93.4%)
Alabama State vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (26% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $13,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $29,500)
- Herzing University Atlanta students graduate with a $8,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,713 vs. $32,091)
- Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/