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Overview |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 833 students)
Salisbury vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 110.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Salisbury than Houghton College ($18,032.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Houghton College ($19,756 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 25.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,336 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,587 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Houghton College (77%)
Salisbury vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Houghton College? 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 Houghton College and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($208 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/