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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Houghton College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 237.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.9% higher at RIT than Houghton College ($53,720.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than RIT ($21,550 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 44.9% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($10,336 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 239.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($29,122 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 141 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming RIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than RIT (67.2%)
Houghton College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $20,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/