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Overview |
Howard | Spelman | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #392 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $37,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $10,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 13,649 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Spelman | ||
| 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,102 students)
Howard vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Spelman?
- Howard University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Howard than Spelman College ($30,584.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Spelman ($28,279 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spelman College are 1.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,666 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 88.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($20,063 vs. $10,629)
Howard vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 90 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Howard vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Spelman? 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 Spelman and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Howard University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $500 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,300)
- Spelman College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spelman College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/