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Overview |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Howard | D'Youville College | ||
| 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,518 students)
Howard vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or D'Youville College?
- Howard University is 2% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Howard than D'Youville College ($30,584.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Howard ($21,755 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 67.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,500 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than D'Youville College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($22,053 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 69 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Howard (3.66)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than D'Youville College (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,800)
- D'Youville College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- D'Youville College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/