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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU St. Bona UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Fisher | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Howard | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,621 students)
Howard vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Fisher than Howard University ($36,748.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Fisher ($28,279 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 16.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,666 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($22,155 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 18 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Howard University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/