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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Houghton College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $216 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or JMU?
- Houghton College is 106.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at JMU than Houghton College ($24,744.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Houghton College ($18,274 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 16.5% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,336 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($10,081 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 24 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or JMU? 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 JMU and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Houghton College (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/