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Overview |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than Houghton College ($16,980.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Houghton College ($15,795 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 37.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,336 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 25.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($10,794 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 60 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $2,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/