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Overview |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.2% higher at Bucknell than Houghton College ($61,408.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Bucknell ($21,550 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 48.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($10,336 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 339.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($37,775 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 205 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Houghton College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Houghton College (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $32,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/