HU vs. SPU

The following statements compare Howard University and Seattle Pacific University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • SPU's tuition ($38,814) is more expensive than HU ($33,344).
  • HU's acceptance rate (34.89%) is lower than SPU (91.09%).
  • HU has higher yield (21.42%) than SPU (14.95%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,200.
  • SPU's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than HU (11 to 1).
  • HU (13,416 students) is larger than SPU (2,659 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SPU ($25,612) has higher amount of financial aid than HU ($23,509).
  • HU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than SPU (62%).
Howard University

Howard University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #205 National Universities, #6 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$33,344
Financial Aid
$23,509
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
34.89% Acceptance Rate
21.42% Yield
Enrollment
10,190 Undergraduate
3,226 Graduate
1,136 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,022 Faculties (full-time)
2,778 Staffs (full-time)
$90,369 Faculty Salary
$78,485 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,570 annual charge
-6,051 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,904 annual charge
Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Private, 4 years • Seattle, WA #199 National Universities, #13 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,814
Financial Aid
$25,612
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
91.09% Acceptance Rate
14.95% Yield
Enrollment
2,082 Undergraduate
577 Graduate
98 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
464 Staffs (full-time)
$78,478 Faculty Salary
$68,535 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,469 annual charge
-1,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,029 annual charge
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