- University of the District of Columbia is a public school while Howard University (HU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than University of the District of Columbia ($13,004).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than University of the District of Columbia (3,577 students).
| University of the District of Columbia View More Rivals | Howard University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | HU | |
| Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,152 District of Columbia residents $13,004 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,344 |
| $10,094 District of Columbia residents $18,608 out-of-state | Graduate | $38,050 |
| $6,302 | Financial Aid | $20,762 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 41.42% | |
| Yield | 29.85% | |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 12,886 |
| 3,057 | Undergraduate | 9,809 |
| 520 | Graduate | 3,077 |
| 13 | Online Enrollment | 339 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $39,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 412 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 929 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 467 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time |
| $85,583 for Faculties $75,770 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time |