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Maryland Penn State Abington George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State WCU NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,196 students)
Howard vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Penn State Brandywine?
- Howard University is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Howard than Penn State Brandywine ($30,584.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Howard ($21,600 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 14% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,930 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Penn State Brandywine (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($20,063 vs. $9,638)
Howard vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 136 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Penn State Brandywine (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $3,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,800)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/