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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $224 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or CU?
- Cumberland University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at CU than Herzing University Birmingham ($25,200.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Herzing University-Birmingham ($18,528 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 2.8% lower than costs at Herzing University Birmingham ($8,990 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Herzing University Birmingham (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 253.2% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($22,145 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CU (66.2%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or CU? 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 CU and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham is higher than Cumberland University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $3,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,713)
- CU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/