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Overview |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,698 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,684 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,989 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,867 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,867 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 12,554 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $263 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 1,014 students)
Baruch vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Houghton College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Houghton College ($3,989 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 72.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($10,810 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students is 38% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,867 vs. $7,149)
Baruch vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 120 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Baruch 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 (92.7%) than Baruch (50.5%)
Baruch vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $14,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $25,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($111 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/