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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech Maryland VCU William & Mary George Washington UMBC Spelman Longwood University| Howard University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | CNU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Howard | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Howard | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,559 students)
Howard vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or CNU?
- Howard University is 226.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Howard than Christopher Newport University ($30,584.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Howard ($23,287 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 32.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,990 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 150.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($20,063 vs. $8,022)
Howard vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 50 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Howard (3.66)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or CNU? 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 CNU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/