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Overview |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wabash College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (835 students vs. 833 students)
Wabash College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Houghton College?
- Wabash College is 193.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.1% higher at Wabash College than Houghton College ($46,600.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Wabash College ($21,550 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 20.9% lower than costs at Wabash College ($10,336 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 332.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($37,119 vs. $8,587)
Wabash College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 35 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Wabash College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Houghton College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $44,300)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/