Houghton University vs. Webb Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare Houghton University in Houghton, NY with Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Houghton University is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Houghton University is located in Houghton, NY (Remote Rural setting); Webb Institute is in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• Houghton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Houghton University 12:1; Webb Institute 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton University are 25.7% lower than at Webb Institute ($11,360 vs. $15,280).
• Out-of-state tuition is 243% higher at Webb Institute than at Houghton University (about $44,784 more per year; $63,214 vs. $18,430).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Houghton University as at Webb Institute (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 505.8% larger than aid received by Houghton University students ($59,984 vs. $9,902).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 5 points higher at Webb Institute than at Houghton University (33 vs. 28, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Houghton University, required at Webb Institute.
• Typical fall application deadline: Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Webb Institute average a 4.0 high school GPA, 0.75 higher than at Houghton University (3.25).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.2% at Houghton University vs. 75.8% at Webb Institute.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.