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Overview |
Houghton College | UB | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Houghton College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or UB?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at UB than Houghton College ($24,990.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Houghton College ($18,524 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 56.8% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,336 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 0.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,587 vs. $8,521)
Houghton College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 63 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UB (67.7%)
Houghton College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or UB? 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 UB and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Houghton College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $14,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,300)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- UB graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/