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Overview |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $263 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 833 students)
Michigan State vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Michigan State than Houghton College ($41,778.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Michigan State ($21,550 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 6.3% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,336 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($8,684 vs. $8,587)
Michigan State vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 49 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Houghton College (77%)
Michigan State vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $44,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $16 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $25,500)
- Houghton College and Michigan State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($263 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/