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Overview |
Howard | Providence | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Howard | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,473 students)
Howard vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Providence?
- Providence College is 86.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Providence than Howard University ($56,980.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Providence ($28,279 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 4.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,880 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($30,971 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Howard vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Providence? 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 Providence and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Howard University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $51,800)
- Providence College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/