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Overview |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,231 students)
Howard vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 78% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Susquahanna than Howard University ($54,440.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Susquahanna ($28,279 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 6.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,960 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 103.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($40,914 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Howard University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,800)
- Susquehanna University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/