- Howard University (HU) is a private school while Savannah State University (Savannah State) is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and Savannah State is located in Savannah, GA.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than Savannah State ($16,218).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than Savannah State (55.75%).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than Savannah State (2,945 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #20 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Savannah, GA |
HU| Known as | Savannah State | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $5,498 Georgia residents $16,218 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $6,120 Georgia residents $18,852 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $11,227 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 55.75% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 34.96% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 2,945 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 2,740 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 205 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 374 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $7,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $2,150 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 154 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 452 Full-time 61 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,491 for Faculties $47,554 Part-time |