College comparison

Brown 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	Brown Providence, RI	Howard University Washington, DC
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	41%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1090–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	10,108
Avg net price	$25,184	$50,539
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$63,066
Graduation rate	96%	70%
Median debt	$11,428	$24,500
Economic mobility	1.5%	4.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brown University or Howard University harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Howard University's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs Howard University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown 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.