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Overview |
Howard | USciences | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Howard | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Howard | USciences | ||
| 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
- Howard University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,420 students)
Howard vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or USciences?
- Howard University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Howard than University of the Sciences ($30,584.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,880 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of the Sciences (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($20,063 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Howard .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 40 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming USciences students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USciences (3.63)
Howard vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or USciences? 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 USciences and Howard.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $39,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $51,800)
- University of the Sciences and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/