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Overview |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,842 students)
Howard vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SUNYIT?
- Howard University is 332.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Howard than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($30,584.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Howard ($13,799 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 13.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,008 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 111.3% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($20,063 vs. $9,497)
Howard vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Howard .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 36 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming SUNYIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Howard (3.66)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $1,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $51,800)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More SUNYIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/