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Overview |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than Houghton College ($24,990.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Houghton College ($17,213 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 58.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($10,336 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Stony Brook University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Houghton College ($11,584 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 161 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Stony Brook University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/