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Maryland Skidmore College George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Union University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Howard | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,731 students)
Howard vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Union University?
- Union University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Union University than Howard University ($35,500.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Union University ($28,279 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 47.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,740 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,520 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 58 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Union University (52.6%)
Howard vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Union University? 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 Union University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/