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Overview |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 177.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.9% higher at MSOE than Houghton College ($46,385.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than MSOE ($22,358 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 16.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,810 vs. $12,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 381.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($34,412 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 138 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Houghton College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $24,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/