Question: Which university, Columbia University or Howard University, is farther north?
Context: Howard University (HU or simply Howard) is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with high research activity and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Alouette Lake, originally Lillooet Lake and not to be confused with the lake of that name farther north, is a lake and reservoir in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.  It is located at the southeast foot of the mountain group known as the Golden Ears and is about 16 km in length on a northeast-southwest axis.  It and the Alouette River, formerly the Lillooet River, were renamed in 1914 to avoid confusion with the larger river and lake farther north, with "Alouette", the French word for "lark", being chosen as being melodious and reminiscent of the original name in tone. LeDroit Park ( or ) is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located immediately southeast of Howard University.  Its borders include W Street to the north, Rhode Island Avenue and Florida Avenue to the south, Second Street NW to the east, and Howard University to the west.  LeDroit Park is known for its history and 19th century protected architecture.  The community's diversity entices new residents to the community, as well as its close proximity to the Shaw–Howard University Metro station and many dining options. The Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) is an academic division of Howard University, and grants the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ph.D., MS, and the MPH.  HUCM is located at the Howard University Health Sciences Center in Washington, D.C., and was founded in 1868 in response to the city's growing population.  The College of Medicine ranks among the top three schools in meeting the nation’s medical needs and social mission.  With more than 4,000 living alumni, the College has produced a sizeable share of the African-American physicians practicing in this country. Columbia University (Columbia; officially Columbia University in the City of New York), established in 1754, is a private Ivy League research university in Upper Manhattan, New York City, often cited as one of the world's most prestigious universities. Alvin Thornton is the chair of Howard University's political science department and has also been associate provost.  He is a proponent of universal opportunity to conquer class discrepancy.Thornton directs Howard University's Amgen Scholars Program and is coordinator of its Leadership Alliance Program.  He has been a member of the Howard University Political Science faculty for 26 years. This is a sorted list of notable persons who are alumni of Columbia University, New York City.  For further listing of notable Columbians see: Notable alumni at Columbia College of Columbia University; Columbia University School of General Studies; Barnard College; Columbia Law School; Columbia Business School; Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism; Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Columbia University Graduate School of Education (Teachers College); Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Columbia University School of Professional Studies; Columbia University School of the Arts; and the School of International and Public Affairs. This is a partially sorted list of notable persons who have had ties to Columbia University.  For further listing of notable Columbians see: Notable alumni at Columbia College of Columbia University; Columbia University School of General Studies; Columbia Law School; Columbia Business School; Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism; Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Columbia University Graduate School of Education (Teachers College); Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Columbia University School of Professional Studies; Columbia University School of the Arts; and the School of International and Public Affairs.  The following lists are incomplete. Dong Ja Yang was the Chairman of the AAU National Taekwondo Union from 1979-1984.  From 1984-1988, Dong was a member of the Executive Board of the United States Olympic Committee.  A PhD graduate in Counselling Psychology, Yang introduced Taekwondo to 77 colleges in the United States from 1977 to 1983.  During these years he was essential in helping raise Taekwondo to an Olympic Status.  He taught Taekwondo for 35 years at Howard University.  In 1986, Dong Ja Yang asked Kim un-Yong to lower the black belt fee for Taekwondo, which resulted with his removal from the WTF Pan American Taekwondo Union.  In 1988 three of his students earned medals in the Olympics in Taekwondo.  They were Lynnette Love, Debra Holloway, and Sharon Jewell.  He was presented with an award from Congressman Ralph Metcalfe for his work in bringing women to Taekwondo.  At Howard University he hosted the Howard University Taekwondo Championships.  In 2001, he filed a complaint against the United States Taekwondo Union.  Dong was elected to the Taekwondo Hall of Fame and holds a 9th degree black belt. E. J. Josey (January 20, 1924 – July 3, 2009) was an African-American activist and librarian.  Josey was born Elonnie Junius Josey in Norfolk, Virginia to Willie and Frances Bailey Josey.  He graduated from Howard University in 1949 and received his master's in History from Columbia University in 1950 and a master's in librarianship from the University at Albany, SUNY in 1953.  From 1955 to 1959, he was Director of the Library of Delaware State College, Dover, Delaware, and from 1959–1966, he was Chief Librarian and Associate Professor at Savannah State College in Savannah, Georgia.  He also served on the staff of the Columbia University Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, the New York Public Library, and prior to his position at Delaware State College, he served as Instructor of Social Sciences and History from 1954–1955 at Savannah State College.
Answer: Columbia University