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Pace University-New York Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | MMC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Howard | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Howard | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,608 students)
Howard vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at MMC than Howard University ($36,928.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than MMC ($28,279 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 24.1% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,880 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($22,418 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 67 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or MMC? 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 MMC and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,000 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/