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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | W&J | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Howard | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,151 students)
Howard vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at W&J than Howard University ($49,612.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Howard ($25,636 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 17.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,524 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 94.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($38,963 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or W&J? 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 W&J and Howard.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Howard University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/