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Overview |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houghton College is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 357 students)
Houghton College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Wells?
- Wells College is 103.5% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Wells than Houghton College ($32,362.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Houghton College ($20,601 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 43.2% lower than costs at Wells College ($10,336 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 228.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($28,212 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 99 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.25) as students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Wells? 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 Wells and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Wells College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,500)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/