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Overview |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,456 students)
Howard vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Viterbo?
- Howard University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Howard than Viterbo University ($30,584.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Howard ($23,257 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 54.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,260 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,567 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 15 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/