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Overview |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $247 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at Fisher than Houghton College ($36,748.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Fisher ($21,550 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 32.2% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($10,336 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 158% larger than aid received Houghton College ($22,155 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 23 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Fisher (73%)
Houghton College vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Houghton College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,300)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,500)
- Fisher graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher 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/