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Overview |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Denison?
- Denison University is 277.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.4% higher at Denison than Houghton College ($60,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Denison ($21,550 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 39.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,336 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Denison University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 325% larger than aid received Houghton College ($36,497 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Denison (22%)
Houghton College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Denison? 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 Denison and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Houghton College (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/