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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Houghton College | ||
| 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Houghton College?
- Kentucky Christian University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Houghton College ($23,100.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Kentucky Christian University ($21,550 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 15.1% lower than costs at Houghton College ($8,980 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 67.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($14,398 vs. $8,587)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 133 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $33,600)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,750)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/