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Overview |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1180/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 1,014 students)
UConn vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at UConn than Houghton College ($39,000.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Houghton College ($22,324 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 29.5% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($10,810 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 137.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($16,989 vs. $7,149)
UConn vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 140 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Houghton College (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $17,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/