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Overview |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Ohio State?
- Howard University is 165.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Ohio State than Howard University ($35,762.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Howard ($19,582 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,006 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Ohio State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($20,063 vs. $10,993)
Howard vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 190 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Howard vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Howard University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/