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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT HBU Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Howard | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,588 students)
Howard vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at University of St Thomas than Howard University ($31,724.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Howard ($19,207 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 62.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,760 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 15.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($23,181 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 2 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than University of St Thomas (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $51,800)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/