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Maryland Xavier George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State University of Dayton NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | JCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Howard | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Howard | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,773 students)
Howard vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at JCU than Howard University ($47,300.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than JCU ($30,028 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 16.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,160 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($32,359 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 22 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have at the same average high school GPA (3.66) as students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or JCU? 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 JCU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Howard University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/