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Overview |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $67 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Merchant Marine Academy is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or USMMA?
- Houghton College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Houghton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($15,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Houghton College ($4,891 vs. $21,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 91.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($8,587 vs. $4,489)
Houghton College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 110 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Houghton College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Houghton College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $48,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $44,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($67 vs. $263)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/