AJU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta

Comparable Facts

Compare American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA with Herzing University Atlanta in Atlanta, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Herzing University Atlanta is larger than AJU based on total student enrollment (435 students vs. 424 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• American Jewish University is located in Los Angeles, CA (Large City setting); Herzing University Atlanta is in Atlanta, GA (Large City setting).
• American Jewish University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Herzing University Atlanta is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: American Jewish University 10:1; Herzing University Atlanta 14:1.

AJU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AJU or Herzing University-Atlanta? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 39.9% lower than at American Jewish University ($8,928 vs. $14,864).
• American Jewish University is 133.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Herzing University-Atlanta (about $17,944 more per year; $31,394.00 vs. $13,450.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 133.4% higher at AJU than at Herzing University Atlanta (about $17,944 more per year; $31,394.00 vs. $13,450.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Herzing University Atlanta than at American Jewish University (71% vs. 0%).

AJU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Herzing University-Atlanta? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Herzing University-Atlanta and AJU.

• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AJU - Not reported; Herzing University-Atlanta - Test-free.

AJU vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AJU and Herzing University-Atlanta? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• American Jewish University's six-year graduation rate (44%) is higher than Herzing University Atlanta's (17%).
• Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta have median earnings of about $43,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for AJU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, American Jewish University graduates have a $4,963 lower median loan debt than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates ($18,750 vs. $23,713).
• Among borrowers, AJU graduates have an estimated $52 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates ($193 vs. $245).
• More AJU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 28%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.