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Maryland UMass George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State University of Massachusetts-Lowell NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,920 students)
Howard vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Howard University ($38,160.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($28,279 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wentworth Institute of Technology are 3% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,420 vs. $15,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Wentworth Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 10% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($20,063 vs. $18,237)
Howard vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 1 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $51,800)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/