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Overview |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $253 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 280.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.8% higher at U of R than Houghton College ($60,550.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than U of R ($21,550 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 76.4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($10,336 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Rochester (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 362.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($39,715 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman U of R 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 U of R (38.9%)
Houghton College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or U of R? 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 U of R and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Houghton College (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $26,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $44,300)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- U of R graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/