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Overview |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Howard | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,991 students)
Howard vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at DeSales University than Howard University ($41,100.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than DeSales University ($28,279 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 17.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,500 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,824 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 51 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Howard University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University 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/