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Overview |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Houghton College | ||
| 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
- Alma College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 833 students)
Alma College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Houghton College?
- Alma College is 185.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.2% higher at Alma College than Houghton College ($45,346.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Alma College ($21,550 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 22.1% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,336 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 304.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($34,736 vs. $8,587)
Alma College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is the same at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Alma College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/