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Overview |
Howard | SNC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Howard | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Howard | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,882 students)
Howard vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at SNC than Howard University ($42,304.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Howard ($26,983 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 30.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,202 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,627 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 20 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or SNC? 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 SNC and Howard.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $900 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,900)
- Saint Norbert College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC 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/