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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Bradley Butler NCAT Hampton University Mason Purdue TU| Howard University | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Valpo | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Valpo | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,958 students)
Howard vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Valpo than Howard University ($43,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Howard ($22,755 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 20.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,180 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 73% larger than aid received Howard University ($34,706 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 54 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Howard University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,800)
- Valparaiso University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/