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Overview |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 267.5% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.5% higher at Syracuse than Houghton College ($58,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Syracuse ($21,550 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 66.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($10,336 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 304.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($34,737 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 85 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Houghton College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Houghton College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/