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Overview |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 316.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.6% higher at Kenyon than Houghton College ($66,240.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Kenyon ($21,550 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 31.7% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($10,336 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Kenyon College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 333.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($37,226 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 225 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Houghton College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Houghton College (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,300)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/