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Overview |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Pace University-New York than Howard University ($48,152.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Pace University-New York ($28,279 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 29% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($15,880 vs. $20,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Pace University New York (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 69% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,911 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 45 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Pace University New York (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $11,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $51,800)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Pace University-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/