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Overview |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,690 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,690 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,810 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,358 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,149 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 990 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1390 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Willamette University | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,014 students)
Houghton College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 187.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Willamette University than Houghton College ($48,000.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Willamette University ($22,358 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 43.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,810 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 381.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($34,396 vs. $7,149)
Houghton College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 118 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
Houghton College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/