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Overview |
Howard | Stockton | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Howard | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Howard | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Stockton | ||
| 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 Stockton based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 9,080 students)
Howard vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Stockton?
- Howard University is 140.1% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Howard than Stockton University ($30,584.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Howard ($18,515 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 17.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,564 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Stockton University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Stockton University ($20,063 vs. $11,635)
Howard vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 31 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Stockton? 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 Stockton and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Howard University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Stockton 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/