Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Trinity Washington University, Howard, and Catholic University of America.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Trinity Washington University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Howard, Trinity Washington University, American University, and Catholic University of America.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Howard, American University, Catholic University of America, and University of the District of Columbia.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Catholic University of America, Howard, American University, and Trinity Washington University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at American University and Catholic University of America.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at American University, Howard, and Trinity Washington University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Howard, Catholic University of America, American University, and Trinity Washington University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Howard University • Washington, DC
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2001)
• 10/14/2011
"I loved my school. I am extremely satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school is great. It can prepare anyone for a great future. |
| Program Reputation | 4 | The reputation used to be better. It is not known very well for its academics. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My school's program was excellent. I loved how it taught me enough to make me feel like an expert. |
| Instruction | 5 | The instruction was not great. It was not poor either. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It was a challenging program. I needed to study for three hours a day to not fall behind. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of my learning was from the books, although there were some hands on classes as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | There was no flexibility in schedules. I was not able to reschedule any of my classes at more convenient times. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The facilities and resources were ok. They were not state of the art. |
| Social Life | 8 | My social experience was good, but not great. |
| Placement Services | 1 | The job placement program was not existent. They did not help me at all. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | The alumni network is good. I find a lot of support on Facebook and by calling the school on the phone. |
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