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Maryland Maryville University of Saint Louis George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Webster University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Webster University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 6,396 students)
Howard vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Webster University?
- Howard University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Howard than Webster University ($30,584.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Howard ($23,069 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 28.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,398 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Webster University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,944 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 4 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Webster University has a higher acceptance rate (55.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Webster University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/