- Howard University (HU) is a private school while Coppin State University (Coppin) is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and Coppin is located in Baltimore, MD.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than Coppin ($13,789).
- Coppin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.51% than HU (41.42%).
- HU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Coppin (940).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than Coppin (2,006 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #21 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Baltimore, MD |
HU| Known as | Coppin | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $7,001 Maryland residents $13,789 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $8,370 Maryland residents $14,058 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $8,609 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 36.51% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 17.06% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 2,006 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 1,757 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 249 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 260 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 23% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 649) $6,598 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 123 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,414 for Faculties $71,969 Part-time |