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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Houghton College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Binghamton University | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Binghamton University?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Binghamton University than Houghton College ($24,910.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Houghton College ($19,535 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 69.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($10,336 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than SUNY at Binghamton (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 31.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($11,305 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 195 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Houghton College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $20,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $44,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $5,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $25,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/