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Overview |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $15,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $24,726 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 463 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 229 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | St John's College | ||
| 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
- Houghton College is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 447 students)
Houghton College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or St John's College?
- St John's College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($37,842.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at St John's College than Houghton College ($37,842.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than St John's College ($22,358 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 43.1% lower than costs at St John's College ($10,810 vs. $15,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than St John's College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 245.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($24,726 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than St John's College (49.5%)
Houghton College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or St John's College? 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 John's College and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than St John's College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $8,700 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $35,600)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College 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/