College comparison

GW vs Howard University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	GW Washington, DC	Howard University Washington, DC
Acceptance rateHoward University is more selective	47%	41%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1500	1090–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,182	10,108
Avg net price	$36,586	$50,539
Median earnings (10 yr)GW reports higher median earnings	$90,873	$63,066
Graduation rate	84%	70%
Median debt	$20,449	$24,500
Economic mobility	2.2%	4.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is George Washington University or Howard University harder to get into?

Howard University is more selective: George Washington University's acceptance rate is approximately 47% and Howard University's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for George Washington University vs Howard University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1500 at George Washington University and 1090–1320 at Howard University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.