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Overview |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or NYU?
- New York University is 248.3% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.3% higher at NYU than Houghton College ($55,384.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than NYU ($21,550 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 96.1% lower than costs at New York University ($10,336 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than New York University (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 448.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($47,096 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 250 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming NYU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than NYU (12.5%)
Houghton College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or NYU? 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 NYU and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Houghton College (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $31,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $44,300)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- NYU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/