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Overview |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 833 students)
Thomas College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Houghton College?
- Thomas College is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Thomas College than Houghton College ($28,954.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Thomas College ($21,550 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 16.1% lower than costs at Thomas College ($10,336 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 141.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($20,732 vs. $8,587)
Thomas College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Houghton College (77%)
Thomas College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Thomas College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,000)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/