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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $263 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 833 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 129.4% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Houghton College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($15,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 102.1% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($10,336 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($8,587 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or CUNY Graduate Center .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $16,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($9,340 vs. $25,500)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($96 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/