Howard vs. HPU

Comparable Facts

Compare Howard University in Washington, DC with High Point University in High Point, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Howard University is larger than HPU based on total student enrollment (14,890 students vs. 6,331 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Howard University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); High Point University is in High Point, NC (Midsize City setting).
• Howard University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. High Point University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Howard University 13:1; High Point University 21:1.

Howard vs. HPU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Howard or HPU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than HPU ($33,368 vs. $43,086).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 8.5% lower than at High Point University ($17,322 vs. $18,924).
• High Point University is 26.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Howard (about $9,502 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $35,810.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26.5% higher at HPU than at Howard University (about $9,502 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $35,810.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Howard University than at High Point University (99% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 6.6% larger than aid received by Howard University students ($22,664 vs. $21,262).

Howard vs. HPU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Howard or HPU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between HPU and Howard.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at High Point University (1220) is 10 points higher than at Howard (1210).
• Incoming HPU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 25 at Howard).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Howard University 1090/1320; High Point University 1110/1320.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Howard University 22/28; High Point University 24/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Howard - Test optional; HPU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Howard Feb 15, 2027; HPU Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Howard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at HPU (3.4).
• HPU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Howard (41.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.4% at Howard vs. 11.5% at HPU.

Howard vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Howard and HPU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Howard University's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for HPU.
• Graduates from Howard University earn a median of about $9,800 more per year than HPU graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $42,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, High Point University graduates have a $4,579 lower median loan debt than Howard graduates ($22,421 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, HPU graduates have an estimated $48 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Howard graduates ($231 vs. $279).
• More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.