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Westmont College Maryland Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Azusa Pacific University NCAT| Point Loma Nazarene University | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Howard | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 12,886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $30,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $30,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $15,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $28,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $20,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 19,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 10,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 |
PLNU | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 91% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Howard?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at PLNU than Howard University ($40,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than PLNU ($28,279 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 34.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,800 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,063 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 43 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Howard (53.4%)
PLNU vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Howard? 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 Howard and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Howard University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,800)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/