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Howard University vs Strayer University-Global Region: which has better ROI?

Private nonprofit, Washington DC · vs · Private for-profit, Washington DC

The verdict

Howard University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $202,156 in 13.7 years versus not at all at Strayer University-Global Region, on median earnings of $63,066 vs $40,092 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureHoward UniversityStrayer University-Global Region
Net price / yr$50,539$17,833
Total net cost$202,156$71,332
Median earnings, 10 yrs$63,066$40,092
Median debt$24,500$40,621
Payback13.7 yrs
20-year net return$91,964$-236,692

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.