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Overview |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $382 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houghton College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 168 students)
Houghton College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bennett College than Houghton College ($16,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Houghton College ($20,545 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 13.6% lower than costs at Houghton College ($9,100 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 74.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($14,996 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Houghton College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Bennett College for Women (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,400)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $37,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($263 vs. $382)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/