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Overview |
Howard | UNCW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Howard | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Howard | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Howard | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or UNCW?
- Howard University is 588.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Howard than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,584.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Howard ($18,709 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 31% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,120 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 222.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($20,063 vs. $6,217)
Howard vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Howard .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 57 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Howard.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,100 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/