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Overview |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Providence?
- Providence College is 258.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.4% higher at Providence than Houghton College ($56,980.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Providence ($21,550 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 60% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,336 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 260.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($30,971 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Providence (52.8%)
Houghton College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Providence? 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 Providence and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Houghton College (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/