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Overview |
Howard | HPU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Howard | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Howard | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Howard | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 6,052 students)
Howard vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or HPU?
- High Point University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at HPU than Howard University ($38,748.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than HPU ($30,028 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 12.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($16,474 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 18% larger than aid received High Point University ($21,422 vs. $18,149)
Howard vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 8 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted 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 (76.8%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or HPU? 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 HPU and Howard.
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $9,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans 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/