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Messiah College USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Houghton College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Augustana University than Houghton College ($36,332.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Augustana University ($21,550 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 13% lower than costs at Houghton College ($9,148 vs. $10,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 225.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($27,920 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 54 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Houghton College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Augustana University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/