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Overview |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $282 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 230.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at Lawrence than Houghton College ($55,149.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Lawrence ($22,358 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 9.5% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,810 vs. $11,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 465.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($40,431 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lawrence (63%)
Houghton College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,350)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($263 vs. $282)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/