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Overview |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or VCU?
- Houghton College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at VCU than Houghton College ($33,726.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Houghton College ($21,294 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 18.8% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,336 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($12,583 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 13 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or VCU? 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 VCU and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,300)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/