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Overview |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Howard | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at St John's than Howard University ($46,230.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Howard ($26,052 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 18.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,880 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 62.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($32,626 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 25 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming St John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or St John's? 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 St John's and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than St John's University New York (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $9,600 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $51,800)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/