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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $4,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 68 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 64 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 555 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Herzing University-Atlanta?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 204.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Herzing University Atlanta ($14,786.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($11,779 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 7.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,928 vs. $9,574)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Herzing University Atlanta (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 88.4% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($8,120 vs. $4,309)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- Herzing University-Atlanta has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (30% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $5,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,713 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,713)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/