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Overview |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $139 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 281.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.8% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Houghton College ($60,700.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Sarah Lawrence ($21,550 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 62.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($10,336 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Sarah Lawrence College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 295.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($33,957 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Houghton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Houghton College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($139 vs. $263)
- More Sarah Lawrence 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/