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Overview |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | VMI | ||
| 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
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or VMI?
- Houghton College is 62.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at VMI than Houghton College ($39,590.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Houghton College ($18,129 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 3.3% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,336 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 122.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($19,111 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 29 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than VMI (71.1%)
Houghton College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or VMI? 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 VMI and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Houghton College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,800 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- VMI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/