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Overview |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 279.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Houghton College ($63,315.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Washington and Lee ($22,358 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 63.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($10,810 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 715.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($58,323 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 285 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Houghton College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Houghton College (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $44,300)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/