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Overview |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 833 students)
Hofstra vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Houghton College?
- Hofstra University is 228.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.4% higher at Hofstra than Houghton College ($52,215.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Hofstra ($21,550 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 66.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,336 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as Houghton College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 260.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($30,958 vs. $8,587)
Hofstra vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra 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 Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Hofstra University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/