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Overview |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $59,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $59,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $29,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $43,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 7,031 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 253.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.8% higher at Wooster than Houghton College ($59,050.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Wooster ($22,358 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 29.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($10,810 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as The College of Wooster (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 509% larger than aid received Houghton College ($43,534 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 127 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Wooster (54.3%)
Houghton College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Houghton College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,900 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster 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/