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Overview |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $263 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 1,014 students)
Michigan vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Houghton College?
- University of Michigan is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246% higher at Michigan than Houghton College ($57,740.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Houghton College ($19,005 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 28.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,810 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 207.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($22,005 vs. $7,149)
Michigan vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 274 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Houghton College (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $30,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $44,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($207 vs. $263)
- More Michigan 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/