Howard vs Texas Christian
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Howard UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Howard lists Mass 18 times a week; Texas Christian lists Mass 3 times a week.
- Howard lists confession 2 times a week; Texas Christian, 2 times a week.
- Texas Christian has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 70% at Howard.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Texas Christian has the lower price after aid: $17,940 a year, against $50,245 at Howard.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
18 times a week
3 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
Fort Worth, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
13,416
12,785
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
41%
44%
Average SAT
1213
1298
ACT middle 50%
22–28
26–31
Graduation rate
70%
86%
First-year retention
91%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$50,539
$36,660
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$46,051
$17,956
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$47,477
$16,980
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$50,245
$17,940
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$52,981
$34,990
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,270
$53,450
Median debt
$24,500
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,066
$68,424
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.