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Overview |
UD | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
UD | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 833 students)
UD vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at UD than Houghton College ($35,890.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Houghton College ($18,044 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 37.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($10,336 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 44.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($12,375 vs. $8,587)
UD vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 88 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Houghton College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $17,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $44,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,500)
- UD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More UD 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/