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Overview |
Howard | SVU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Howard | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,053 students)
Howard vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SVU?
- Howard University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Howard than Southern Virginia University ($30,584.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Howard ($23,274 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 73.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,150 vs. $15,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Southern Virginia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 145% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($20,063 vs. $8,188)
Howard vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 64 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SVU? 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 SVU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $11,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/