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Overview |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | West Point | ||
| 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or West Point?
- Houghton College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Houghton College than United States Military Academy ($15,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than United States Military Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($8,587 vs. $0)
Houghton College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than West Point (12%)
Houghton College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or West Point? 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 West Point and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Houghton College (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/