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Overview |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 833 students)
Fordham vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Houghton College?
- Fordham University is 258% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258% higher at Fordham than Houghton College ($56,920.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Fordham ($21,550 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 103.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($10,336 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Fordham University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 285.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($33,129 vs. $8,587)
Fordham vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 163 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Houghton College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/