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Overview |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,992 students)
Howard vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 99.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at Oberlin than Howard University ($61,106.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Oberlin ($28,279 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 15.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,880 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 74.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($35,040 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 252 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Howard vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Howard University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/