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Overview |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Ohio University?
- Howard University is 139.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Howard than Ohio University Main Campus ($32,878.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Howard ($20,550 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 21.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,594 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 148.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($21,422 vs. $8,616)
Howard vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 3 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/