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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 833 students)
Clarkson vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Houghton College?
- Clarkson University is 245.7% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.7% higher at Clarkson than Houghton College ($54,960.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Clarkson ($21,550 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 62% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($10,336 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 380.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($41,285 vs. $8,587)
Clarkson vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 88 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Houghton College (77%)
Clarkson vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Houghton College (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $26,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/