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Overview |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 1,014 students)
UMBC vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 80.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at UMBC than Houghton College ($26,594.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Houghton College ($17,704 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,810 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 39.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,956 vs. $7,149)
UMBC vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 99 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC 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 UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $15,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/