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Overview |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 1,014 students)
Hunter vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Houghton College than CUNY Hunter College ($16,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Houghton College ($4,127 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 4.8% lower than costs at CUNY Hunter College ($10,810 vs. $11,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,624 vs. $7,149)
Hunter vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 55 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($119 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/