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Overview |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,439 students)
Howard vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 18% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Nazareth College than Howard University ($38,790.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Nazareth College ($30,028 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 5.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,620 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,793 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Howard University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/