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Overview |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 166.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at Meredith than Houghton College ($42,420.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Meredith ($21,550 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 21.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,336 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 247.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($29,825 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 74 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith 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 (77%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Houghton College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Meredith College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,000)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/