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Overview |
Howard | UNCG | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Howard | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Howard | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Howard | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or UNCG?
- Howard University is 643.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Howard than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,878.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Howard ($10,592 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 56.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,534 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 140.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,422 vs. $8,921)
Howard vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 70 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $12,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/