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Overview |
AU | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
AU | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- American University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 833 students)
AU vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Houghton College?
- American University is 233.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.8% higher at AU than Houghton College ($53,070.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than AU ($21,550 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 52% lower than costs at American University ($10,336 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 216% larger than aid received Houghton College ($27,138 vs. $8,587)
AU vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 142 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,300)
- American University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,500)
- AU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/