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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 1,014 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Houghton College?
- Wesleyan University is 299.7% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Houghton College ($66,716.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Houghton College ($20,463 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 76.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,810 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 805.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($64,709 vs. $7,149)
Wesleyan University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Wesleyan University .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Houghton College (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($180 vs. $263)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/