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Overview |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Stetson University | ||
| 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
- Howard University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,928 students)
Howard vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Stetson University than Howard University ($51,960.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Howard ($25,756 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 3.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,290 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 110.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($42,150 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Howard University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,400)
- Stetson University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stetson University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/