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Overview |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 283.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.9% higher at Case Western than Houghton College ($61,040.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Case Western ($21,550 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 66.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($10,336 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Case Western Reserve University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 312.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($35,452 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 288 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Houghton College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Houghton College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,400 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $44,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,500)
- Case Western graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/