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Overview |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 133.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at St. Bona than Houghton College ($38,950.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than St. Bona ($22,358 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 38.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,810 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 284.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($27,508 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 44 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
Houghton College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/