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Maryland Queens George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Campbell University NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,322 students)
Howard vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 22% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Wingate University than Howard University ($40,096.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Howard ($21,464 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 54.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,676 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Wingate University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 70% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,426 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 65 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Wingate University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,800)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/