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Overview |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $213 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 253.5% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.5% higher at Penn than Houghton College ($56,212.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Penn ($21,550 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 73.1% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($10,336 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 565.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($57,175 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 347 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Penn students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Penn (6.5%)
Houghton College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Penn? 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 Penn and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Houghton College (96% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $79,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $44,300)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $25,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($213 vs. $263)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/