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Overview |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $155 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (11,516 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Brown?
- Brown University is 293.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($65,656.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.4% higher at Brown than Houghton College ($65,656.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Brown ($22,358 vs. $26,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 53.5% lower than costs at Brown University ($10,810 vs. $16,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Brown University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 716.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($58,378 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 347 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Brown students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Brown (5.2%)
Houghton College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Brown? 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 Brown and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Houghton College (95% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $43,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $44,300)
- Brown University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/