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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Clemson NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | AU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Howard | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Howard | AU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Howard | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 4,325 students)
Howard vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or AU?
- Howard University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Howard than Anderson University ($32,878.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Howard ($22,222 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 34% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,290 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,586 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 27 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Howard (3.66)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or AU? 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 AU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Anderson University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $14,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/