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Maryland George Washington ECSU UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU SCSU| Western Connecticut State University | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Howard | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 12,886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $30,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 19,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 10,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 91% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Howard University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Howard?
- Howard University is 373.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Howard than Western Connecticut State University ($30,584.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Howard ($15,862 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 9% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,568 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 121.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,063 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
WestConn vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/