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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UH at Manoa UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | BYUH | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $6,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $6,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $9,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $17,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Howard | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 1,270 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 37.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 985/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Howard | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Howard | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than BYUH based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,836 students)
Howard vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or BYUH?
- Howard University is 410.7% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 410.7% higher at Howard than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($32,878.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Howard ($17,887 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 66.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,916 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 352.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($21,422 vs. $4,733)
Howard vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 7 points higher than at BYUH (1098)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- BYUH has a higher acceptance rate (37.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $3,500 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/