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Overview |
Howard | Elon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Howard | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Howard | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Elon | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 7,207 students)
Howard vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Elon?
- Elon University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Elon than Howard University ($44,029.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Elon ($30,028 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 13.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,478 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($21,422 vs. $17,523)
Howard vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 106 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Elon? 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 Elon and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Howard University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,800)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/