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Overview |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Howard | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,577 students)
Howard vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at St. Kate's than Howard University ($46,976.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Howard ($19,976 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 60.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,900 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 84.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($37,012 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 73 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Howard.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,100)
- Howard University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Howard graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/