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Maryland SUNY Stony Brook Fordham Hofstra George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU| Howard University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Howard | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 541 students)
Howard vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or St John's?
- St John's College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at St John's than Howard University ($36,040.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Howard ($27,643 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 11.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,270 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than St John's College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($23,775 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Howard .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than St John's (49.9%)
Howard vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or St John'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 John's and Howard.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Howard University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $10,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,200)
- St John's College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/