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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Barnard College | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 99% |
Admission |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $263 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Barnard | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 833 students)
Barnard vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Houghton College?
- Barnard College is 280.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.4% higher at Barnard than Houghton College ($60,478.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Barnard ($21,550 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 87.3% lower than costs at Barnard College ($10,336 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Barnard College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 526.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($53,817 vs. $8,587)
Barnard vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 247 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Houghton College (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $22,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $44,300)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $7,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $25,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($184 vs. $263)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/