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Overview |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $153 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Houghton College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Alfred State 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Alfred State College?
- Houghton College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Houghton College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($15,900.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Houghton College ($17,262 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 of Technology at Alfred ($10,336 vs. $13,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 2.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($8,830 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 94 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is the same as at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/