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Overview |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $179 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,783 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at SUNY Cobleskill 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 College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Houghton College ($17,602 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 48.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($10,336 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 16.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($10,040 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 228 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- SUNY Cobleskill has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $6,400 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $8,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($17,359 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($179 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/