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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Ohio State NCAT Hampton University Mason University of Dayton TU VCU| Howard University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | ONU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Howard | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,015 students)
Howard vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 16% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at ONU than Howard University ($35,480.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Howard ($27,398 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 23.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,900 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,235 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 53 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Howard (3.66)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or ONU? 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 ONU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,800)
- Ohio Northern University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/