- Both Howard University (HU) and Spelman College are private.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and Spelman College is located in Atlanta, GA.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than Spelman College ($30,058).
- Spelman College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.05% than HU (41.42%).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than Spelman College (3,102 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #164 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Atlanta, GA |
HU| Known as | | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $30,058 |
| $38,050 | Graduate | |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $13,030 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 40.05% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 16.40% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 3,102 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 3,102 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 0 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 729 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,401) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 179 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 559 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,811 for Faculties $68,114 Part-time |