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St. Leo University Messiah College BGSU ODU BAC| Houghton College | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $270 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 80% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Tiffin University than Houghton College ($28,620.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Tiffin University ($21,550 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 20.6% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,336 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Tiffin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 119.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($18,830 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Tiffin University? 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 Tiffin University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Tiffin University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,000)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,117)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/