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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | St. Francis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | SFC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Howard | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Howard | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,661 students)
Howard vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SFC?
- Howard University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Howard than St. Francis College ($30,584.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Howard ($18,602 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 13.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,880 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 16% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($20,063 vs. $17,294)
Howard vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 196 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Howard students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SFC? 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 SFC and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than St. Francis College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,800 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More SFC 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/