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Overview |
Howard | WCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Howard | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Howard | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Howard | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or WCU?
- Howard University is 296.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Howard than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,584.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Howard ($22,973 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 11.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,228 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 268.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($20,063 vs. $5,443)
Howard vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 33 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or WCU? 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 WCU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Howard University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/