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Overview |
UE | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UE | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UE | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UE | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UE | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 833 students)
UE vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Houghton College?
- University of Evansville is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at UE than Houghton College ($40,100.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Houghton College ($19,301 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 33.9% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,336 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 296.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($34,067 vs. $8,587)
UE vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 47 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than University of Evansville (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $1,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/