American University vs Howard University

American University

Research university in Washington, DC, focused on social sciences with a 47% acceptance rate and strong test scores.

Research-focused HBCU in Washington, DC with strong business and graduate programs; 34.9% acceptance rate.

Comparison chart between American University and Howard University raw data
Metric	American University	Howard University
Acceptance Rate	47.4%	34.9%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	33	28
Annual In-State Tuition	$57,952	$35,344
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$57,952	$35,344
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,032,022,000	$1,032,497,000
Room and Board	$18,140	$17,143
SAT Math 75th Percentile	710	638
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	740	660
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$76,092	$52,487
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$76,092	$52,487
Total Student Enrollment	13,019	13,416