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Overview |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 833 students)
Andrews University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Houghton College?
- Andrews University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Andrews University than Houghton College ($31,464.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Andrews University ($21,550 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 9.1% lower than costs at Houghton College ($9,474 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 116.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($18,557 vs. $8,587)
Andrews University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 19 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Houghton College (77%)
Andrews University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Andrews University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $600 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,700)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/