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Overview |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $271 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 255.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.9% higher at Drexel than Houghton College ($56,595.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Drexel ($21,550 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 64.3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($10,336 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 294.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($33,861 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 104 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is the same as at Drexel University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $33,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,243)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/