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Seton Hill University Messiah College Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
EC | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EC | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houghton College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Houghton College?
- Elmira College is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at EC than Houghton College ($35,270.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than EC ($21,550 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 29.5% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,336 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 215.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($27,091 vs. $8,587)
EC vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Houghton College (77%)
EC vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Elmira College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/