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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU Mount St. Mary's University VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Saint Vincent College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Latrobe, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $38,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $38,814 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $31,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Saint Vincent College | ||
| 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 Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,536 students)
Howard vs. Saint Vincent College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Saint Vincent College?
- Saint Vincent College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Saint Vincent College than Howard University ($38,814.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Vincent College than Howard ($23,121 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Vincent College are 17.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,526 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($31,821 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Saint Vincent College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Saint Vincent College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Vincent College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 46 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Saint Vincent College (3.6)
- Saint Vincent College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Saint Vincent College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Saint Vincent College? 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 Saint Vincent College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Saint Vincent College is higher than Howard University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,600)
- Saint Vincent College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Vincent College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Vincent College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/