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Overview |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at UVM than Houghton College ($41,280.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than UVM ($21,550 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($10,336 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Vermont (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 123.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($19,189 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 101 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UVM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UVM (59.8%)
Houghton College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or UVM? 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 UVM and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Houghton College (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $9,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,300)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/