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UW-Stout Madison College Regis College Alverno College Northern Michigan University| Finlandia University | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 23% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| 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
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Finlandia University is 114.4% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Finlandia University than Herzing University Madison ($25,346.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Herzing University-Madison ($20,539 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 8% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($9,243 vs. $9,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 189.9% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($15,722 vs. $5,423)
Finlandia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Finlandia University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University or Herzing University-Madison? 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-Madison and Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison is higher than Finlandia University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $6,300 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,100)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/