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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 363 students)
Howard vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Howard University is 121.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Howard than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($30,584.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Howard ($19,505 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 29.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,254 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 95.4% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($20,063 vs. $10,269)
Howard vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 162 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $3,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,800)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/