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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 34% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 833 students)
George Washington vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Houghton College?
- George Washington University is 290.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.6% higher at George Washington than Houghton College ($62,110.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than George Washington ($21,550 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 52.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($10,336 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 310.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($35,257 vs. $8,587)
George Washington vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 184 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Houghton College (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $36,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $44,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $538 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,500)
- George Washington graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/