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Maryland Wingate University George Washington UMBC Spelman UNC Charlotte Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Queens | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Queens | ||
| 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
- Howard University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,873 students)
Howard vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Queens than Howard University ($39,030.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Queens ($28,279 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Queens University of Charlotte are 13.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,026 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 25.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,123 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 41 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Queens? 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 Queens and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/