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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Benedictine College Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,750 students)
Howard vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Franciscan?
- Howard University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Howard than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($32,878.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Howard ($24,490 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 72.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,540 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($21,422 vs. $18,561)
Howard vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 60 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan 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/