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Overview |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.7% higher at Otterbein University than Houghton College ($33,824.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Otterbein University ($21,550 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 16% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,336 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 180.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($24,060 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 10 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/