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Overview |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 1,014 students)
Maryland vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at Maryland than Houghton College ($38,690.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Houghton College ($15,833 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 42.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($10,810 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 69.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($12,142 vs. $7,149)
Maryland vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 205 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Houghton College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $24,000 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $44,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Maryland 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/