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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 | 13,416 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 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 | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| 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% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 25% | ||
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 (13,416 students vs. 1,162 students)
Howard vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or W&J?
- Howard University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Howard than Washington & Jefferson College ($32,878.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Howard ($26,051 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 18.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,910 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 81.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($38,971 vs. $21,422)
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 (81.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
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/