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Maryland Binghamton University George Washington BU UMBC Spelman Penn State Mason NCAT Hampton University TU Penn State Harrisburg| Howard University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Howard | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 718 students)
Howard vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Penn State York?
- Howard University is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Howard than Penn State York ($30,584.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Howard ($18,910 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 22.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,984 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Penn State York (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 137.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($20,063 vs. $8,440)
Howard vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 55 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Penn State 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 Penn State York and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Penn State York (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $3,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,800)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York 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/