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Temple Messiah College| Houghton College | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | CW | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $247 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Houghton College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houghton College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 828 students)
Houghton College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at CW than Houghton College ($22,113.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Houghton College ($10,891 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 8.6% lower than costs at Houghton College ($9,520 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 116.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($18,559 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Houghton College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or CW? 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 CW and Houghton College.
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $4,500 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,500)
- CW 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 CW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/