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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | OWU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Howard | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,410 students)
Howard vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 61.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at OWU than Howard University ($49,262.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Howard ($27,311 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 15.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,745 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 83.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,757 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
Howard vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or OWU? 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 OWU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,200 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/