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Overview |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,533 students)
Howard vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Moravian College than Howard University ($48,569.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Moravian College ($28,279 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 6.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,904 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($31,527 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 99 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Howard University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,800)
- Moravian University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Moravian University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/