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Overview |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $263 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,014 students)
City Tech vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Houghton College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Houghton College ($5,417 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 101.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,810 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 10.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($7,904 vs. $7,149)
City Tech vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or City Tech .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $1,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($109 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/