- Howard University (HU) is a private school while North Carolina Central University is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, NC.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than North Carolina Central University ($19,578).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than North Carolina Central University (82.81%).
- HU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than North Carolina Central University (970).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than North Carolina Central University (7,553 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #23 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Durham, NC |
HU| Known as | | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $6,542 North Carolina residents $19,578 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $7,480 North Carolina residents $20,788 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $12,910 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 82.81% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 23.08% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 970 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 7,553 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 5,634 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 1,919 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 1,593 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) $6,556 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,618 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 367 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,184 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,458 for Faculties $58,416 Part-time |