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Pratt Institute Maryland NYU George Washington UMBC Spelman Fordham Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU| Howard University | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | The New School | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Howard | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Howard | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Howard | The New School | ||
| 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 The New School based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 10,108 students)
Howard vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or The New School?
- The New School is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at The New School than Howard University ($52,926.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than The New School ($28,279 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 69.4% lower than costs at The New School ($15,880 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than The New School (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 7.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($21,504 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or The New School? 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 The New School and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than The New School (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $900 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $51,800)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More The New School graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/