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Overview |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,491 students)
Howard vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Howard University is 332.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Howard than SUNY at Fredonia ($30,584.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Howard ($15,795 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 12% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,180 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 85.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($20,063 vs. $10,794)
Howard vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 55 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at SUNY at Fredonia (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $9,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/