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Overview |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 833 students)
Asbury University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Houghton College?
- Asbury University is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Asbury University than Houghton College ($32,578.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Houghton College ($21,506 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 19.7% lower than costs at Houghton College ($8,636 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 189.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($24,888 vs. $8,587)
Asbury University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 9 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Houghton College (77%)
Asbury University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Houghton College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Houghton College and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Houghton College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,500)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,943)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/