Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ithaca College SUNY Cortland Messiah College Western New England University Siena College Mercy Union College Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia SUNY-Potsdam| Houghton College | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | utica.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $23,208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Utica College?
- Utica College is 46% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Utica College than Houghton College ($23,208.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Utica College ($21,550 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 22.6% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,336 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($13,939 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Utica College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- Utica College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/