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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 344.1% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Herzing University Birmingham ($52,490.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Birmingham than Gustavus Adolphus College ($21,953 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 19.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,243 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 423.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($32,808 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Herzing University-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/