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Overview |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cornell 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
- Cornell College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,073 students vs. 833 students)
Cornell College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Houghton College?
- Cornell College is 205.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at Cornell College than Houghton College ($48,514.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Cornell College ($21,550 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 5.2% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,336 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 343.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($38,069 vs. $8,587)
Cornell College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 67 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Houghton College (77%)
Cornell College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Houghton College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/