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Overview |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1148/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,214 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Westminster?
- Westminster College is 145% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($40,896.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145% higher at Westminster than Houghton College ($40,896.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Westminster ($22,358 vs. $28,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 8.9% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,810 vs. $11,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 301.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($28,677 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1124) is 14 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Houghton College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Westminster (68.8%)
Houghton College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Westminster College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $44,300)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Westminster graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/