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Belmont Maryland Samford University George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,704 students)
Howard vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Lipscomb than Howard University ($34,304.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Howard ($27,937 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 13.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,036 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,404 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 71 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at Lipscomb University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/