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Maryland Azusa Pacific University Whittier College George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State University of Redlands NCAT Hampton University Mason TU| University of La Verne | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Verne | Howard | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 12,886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $30,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $30,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $15,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $28,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $20,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
La Verne | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 19,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 10,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 |
La Verne | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
La Verne | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 91% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,662 students)
La Verne vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Howard?
- University of La Verne is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at La Verne than Howard University ($45,850.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Howard ($25,103 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 4.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,180 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of La Verne (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 70.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($34,244 vs. $20,063)
La Verne vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 71 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
La Verne vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than University of La Verne (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of La Verne students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Verne graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Verne graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/