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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 8,315 students)
Howard vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 35% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Jefferson than Howard University ($44,400.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Howard ($29,097 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 4.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,474 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,063 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Howard.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $71,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $51,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/