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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $251 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | SUNO | ||
| 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
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or SUNO?
- Herzing University Birmingham is 163.6% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at SUNO than Herzing University Birmingham ($13,384.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Herzing University-Birmingham ($14,999 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 2.6% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($9,243 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than Southern University at New Orleans (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 52.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($9,560 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SUNO (93.5%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $11,800 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $31,600)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($23,713 vs. $24,348)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($245 vs. $251)
- More Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/