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Overview |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hamline University | ||
| 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,638 students)
Howard vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Hamline University than Howard University ($45,540.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Howard ($23,021 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 41.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,213 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,013 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 22 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Howard University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,800)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/