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Overview |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $143 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houghton College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 807 students)
Houghton College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Plaza College?
- Houghton College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Houghton College than Plaza College ($15,900.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Houghton College ($17,178 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 47.7% lower than costs at Houghton College ($7,000 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,587 vs. $6,822)
Houghton College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Houghton College .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Plaza College (30%)
Houghton College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Houghton College.
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($143 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/