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Auburn LaGrange College Faulkner Birmingham Southern College TROY University of Montevallo AUM Alabama Huntsville Bible College| Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $183 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntingdon College is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 253 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Hiwassee College?
- Huntingdon College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Huntingdon College than Hiwassee College ($26,850.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 34.9% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($7,987 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($16,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 45 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Huntingdon College vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Hiwassee College? 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 Hiwassee College and Huntingdon College.
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $8,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,477)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($183 vs. $273)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/