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Overview |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 833 students)
Georgetown vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Houghton College?
- Georgetown University is 289.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.1% higher at Georgetown than Houghton College ($61,872.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Georgetown ($21,550 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 82.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($10,336 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Georgetown University (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 435.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($45,949 vs. $8,587)
Georgetown vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 306 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Houghton College (94% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $74,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $44,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $25,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($160 vs. $263)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/