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Overview |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 186.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.1% higher at JCU than Houghton College ($45,490.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than JCU ($21,550 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 27.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,336 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 254.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($30,415 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 17 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or JCU? 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 JCU and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Houghton College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,939)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/