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Overview |
Howard | Berry College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Howard | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,360 students)
Howard vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Berry College?
- Berry College is 28% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Berry College than Howard University ($39,150.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Howard ($25,359 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 14.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,890 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,670 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 74 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Berry College? 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 Berry College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Berry College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/