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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | MC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | MC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Howard | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,946 students)
Howard vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or MC?
- Howard University is 55.6% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Howard than Mississippi College ($30,584.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Howard ($20,874 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 34.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,818 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,063 vs. $16,904)
Howard vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 1 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MC (3.56)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than MC (40%)
Howard vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or MC? 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 MC and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Mississippi College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/