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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond Maryland William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Howard | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 12,886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $30,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $30,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $20,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 19,188 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 10,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1050/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 91% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 12,886 students)
George Washington vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Howard?
- George Washington University is 103.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at George Washington than Howard University ($62,110.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than George Washington ($28,279 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 1% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,720 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($35,257 vs. $20,063)
George Washington vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 189 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Howard? 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 Howard and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Howard University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $28,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $51,800)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/