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Overview |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 833 students)
Western New England University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Houghton College?
- Western New England University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.6% higher at Western New England University than Houghton College ($41,750.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Western New England University ($21,550 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 41.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,336 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 188.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($24,781 vs. $8,587)
Western New England University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 30 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Houghton College (77%)
Western New England University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/