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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $263 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Stevens | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 833 students)
Stevens vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Houghton College?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 254.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.9% higher at Stevens than Houghton College ($56,424.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Stevens ($21,550 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 65.2% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($10,336 vs. $17,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology as Houghton College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 272.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($31,949 vs. $8,587)
Stevens vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 230 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Houghton College (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $44,800 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,250)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($263 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/