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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Herzing University Atlanta | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,073 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Atlanta | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 663 students)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Atlanta or VSU?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 170.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at VSU than Herzing University Atlanta ($15,426.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($12,836 vs. $23,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Herzing University Atlanta ($8,922 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Herzing University Atlanta (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($9,875 vs. $5,572)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Atlanta or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Herzing University-Atlanta .
- Herzing University-Atlanta has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than VSU (89.5%)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Atlanta or VSU? 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 VSU and Herzing University-Atlanta.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (43% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $3,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Herzing University Atlanta students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,713 vs. $25,000)
- Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/