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Overview |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 1,014 students)
Colgate vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Houghton College?
- Colgate University is 299.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.2% higher at Colgate than Houghton College ($66,622.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Colgate ($22,358 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 55.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($10,810 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 693.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($56,696 vs. $7,149)
Colgate vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 264 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Houghton College (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $31,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $44,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $9,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $25,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($166 vs. $263)
- More Colgate 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/