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Overview |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1060/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Norwich University | ||
| 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
- Norwich University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 180.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Norwich University than Houghton College ($46,860.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Norwich University ($22,358 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 29.5% lower than costs at Norwich University ($10,810 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 416.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($36,911 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Houghton College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Norwich University? 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 Norwich University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Norwich University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/