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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $9,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $9,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $5,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $16,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $6,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 980/1260 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,764 students)
Howard vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SEBTS?
- Howard University is 224.3% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.3% higher at Howard than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($30,584.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Howard ($16,324 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 170.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($5,874 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 211.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,063 vs. $6,441)
Howard vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Howard .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and Howard.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/