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Overview |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 833 students)
UMass vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Houghton College?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at UMass than Houghton College ($37,405.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than UMass ($21,550 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($10,336 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 43.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($12,350 vs. $8,587)
UMass vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 116 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $10,900 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/