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Overview |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 242.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at Susquahanna than Houghton College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Susquahanna ($21,550 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 44.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,336 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 376.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($40,914 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Houghton College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/