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Overview |
Howard | Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Howard | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 955 students)
Howard vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Washington College?
- Washington College is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Washington College than Howard University ($50,626.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Washington College ($28,279 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 14.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,834 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($35,683 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Howard University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/