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JMU VCU CNU Maryland Mason George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Longwood University NCAT William & Mary| Howard University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,808 students)
Howard vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Mary Washington College?
- Howard University is 267.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Howard than University of Mary Washington ($32,878.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Howard ($21,615 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 17.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,040 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 140.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($21,422 vs. $8,901)
Howard vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 5 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Howard University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $3,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College 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/