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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman FDU Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Drew University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Howard | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,092 students)
Howard vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Drew University?
- Drew University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Drew University than Howard University ($43,074.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Howard ($28,183 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 3.3% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,880 vs. $16,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Drew University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 59% larger than aid received Howard University ($31,901 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Drew 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 Drew University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Howard University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,800)
- Drew University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/