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Overview |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Eastern University | ||
| 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,769 students)
Howard vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Eastern University than Howard University ($35,864.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Howard ($26,669 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 27.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,424 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,542 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 79 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/