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Overview |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 181.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at Austin College than Houghton College ($44,740.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Austin College ($21,550 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 25.4% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,336 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 284.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($33,033 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 55 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Houghton College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Austin 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 Austin College and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Houghton College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College 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/