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Overview |
Howard | Umary | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Howard | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Howard | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Umary based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,652 students)
Howard vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Umary?
- Howard University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Howard than University of Mary ($30,584.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Howard ($18,369 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 93.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($8,220 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 50% larger than aid received University of Mary ($20,063 vs. $13,371)
Howard vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 39 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Umary? 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 Umary and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than University of Mary (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,800)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/