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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State George Fox University NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Pacific | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Howard | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,559 students)
Howard vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Pacific than Howard University ($50,884.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Pacific ($28,279 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 10.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,408 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,340 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 15 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Pacific University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/