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Overview |
Howard | Maryland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 40,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #91 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $9,889 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $38,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $15,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $15,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $12,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Howard | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 59,377 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 26,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Howard | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Maryland | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Maryland?
- Howard University is 232.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Maryland than Howard University ($38,690.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Howard ($15,833 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 6.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,416 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 76.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($21,422 vs. $12,142)
Howard vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Howard .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 210 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Maryland? 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 Maryland and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Howard University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $16,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $51,800)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland 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/