College comparison

CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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	CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY	Howard University Washington, DC
Acceptance rateHoward University is more selective	68%	41%
SAT (25–75)	—	1090–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,254	10,108
Avg net price	—	$50,539
Median earnings (10 yr)CUNY Graduate School and University Center reports higher median earnings	$65,991	$63,066
Graduation rate	—	70%
Median debt	$12,584	$24,500
Economic mobility	—	4.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center or Howard University harder to get into?

Howard University is more selective: CUNY Graduate School and University Center's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and Howard University's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for CUNY Graduate School and University Center vs Howard University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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.