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Overview |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,073 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Atlanta | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 663 students)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Atlanta or WVSU?
- Herzing University Atlanta is 45.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at WVSU than Herzing University Atlanta ($13,810.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($11,684 vs. $23,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 32.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,243 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Atlanta than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($9,482 vs. $5,572)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Atlanta or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Herzing University-Atlanta .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Herzing University-Atlanta (93.4%)
Herzing University-Atlanta vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Atlanta or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Herzing University-Atlanta.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (25% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $10,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $463 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,713)
- WVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Atlanta graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/