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Overview |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $263 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Furman?
- Furman University is 246.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.9% higher at Furman than Houghton College ($57,902.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Furman ($22,358 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 46.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,810 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 472.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($40,954 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Furman (52.6%)
Houghton College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Furman? 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 Furman and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Houghton College (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,500)
- Furman University and Houghton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($263 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/