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Overview |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Mason?
- Houghton College is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Mason than Houghton College ($35,677.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Houghton College ($18,900 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 40.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,810 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($11,311 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 43 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Mason (88.8%)
Houghton College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Mason? 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 Mason and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than George Mason University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/