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Overview |
UConn | Howard | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 13,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #249 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $32,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $32,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $30,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $21,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 30,342 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1100/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 91% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 13,416 students)
UConn vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Howard?
- Howard University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at UConn than Howard University ($39,000.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Howard ($22,324 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,996 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($21,422 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 145 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Howard (3.66)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
UConn vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Howard? 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 Howard and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Howard University (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $10,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/