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Overview |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 15,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $62,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $62,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $17,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $32,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $47,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 33,707 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $271 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (15,596 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 273% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Houghton College ($62,260.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Carnegie Mellon ($22,358 vs. $32,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 61.6% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($10,810 vs. $17,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 565.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($47,550 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 338 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Houghton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Houghton College (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $58,400 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,250)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/