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Overview |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 86.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Syracuse than Howard University ($61,310.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Syracuse ($30,028 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 12% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,474 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,110 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 90 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Howard University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $51,800)
- Syracuse University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/