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Overview |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 833 students)
Clark University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Houghton College?
- Clark University is 227% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227% higher at Clark University than Houghton College ($52,000.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Clark University ($21,550 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 8% lower than costs at Clark University ($10,336 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 246.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($29,716 vs. $8,587)
Clark University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Houghton College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/