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Overview |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or SUNY Cortland?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at SUNY Cortland than Houghton College ($16,980.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Houghton College ($18,304 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 31.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,336 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 9.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,369 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Houghton College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $3,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/