Is Howard or Georgetown better for DC networking?

For DC networking alone, Georgetown usually has the broader reach across government, policy, consulting, law, media, and internationally connected fields.

That said, Howard is exceptionally strong in DC too, especially for students who want a network rooted in Black professional communities, public service, advocacy, medicine, law, business, and civic leadership.

Georgetown tends to suit the student who wants the widest day-to-day pipeline into elite DC institutions and plans to pursue careers where institutional prestige and policy adjacency matter a lot.

Howard fits the student who wants strong access to DC while also building relationships in a mission-driven, culturally grounded network with major influence in the city. It can be especially compelling for students interested in social justice, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, law, or public leadership shaped by Black institutions and communities.

So if your question is strictly which school is stronger for the broadest DC networking machine, Georgetown probably wins. If your goal is to build a powerful DC network with especially deep roots in Black leadership, advocacy, and community impact, Howard may actually be the more meaningful connection base.