Houghton College vs Columbia International

Houghton College and Columbia International University, while both rooted in Christian values and offering a transformative educational experience, present distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student aspirations. Houghton College, nestled in the picturesque town of Houghton, New York, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Columbia International University, situated in the vibrant city of Columbia, South Carolina, maintains a more selective admissions process, ensuring a highly competitive academic environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to discern which institution best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Columbia International University	Houghton College
Overview
Location	Columbia, South Carolina	Houghton, New York
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.6%	79.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	940 - 1135	1080 - 1290
ACT range	17 - 24	20 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	39.0%	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	21.0%	6.0%
Total number of applicants	526	1,008
Total number of admissions given out	240	797
Admitted students who chose to enroll	176	204
Yield rate	73.3%	25.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,700	$27,846
Average net price	$20,088	$24,502
Tuition	$24,490	$15,900
Room & board	$8,950	Room/dormitory: $5,288 Meal plan: $4,568
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $17,706	100.0% Average amount $21,951
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,128	62.0% Average amount $5,120
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $9,004	18.0% Average amount $13,866

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	905 Men 46.2% Women 53.8%	863 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%
Graduate students	1,433 Men 47.6% Women 52.4%	32 Men 50.0% Women 50.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	47.6%	N/A
International students	14.2%	4.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	400	1,015
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina Florida North Carolina Georgia Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business Psychology Liberal Arts	Liberal Arts Business Psychology Education Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.1%	64.6%
Dropout rate	16.8%	13.2%
Transferred out	19.0%	22.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $43,723 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $33,137 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,420 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,579 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $23,982 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $23,347 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,420 Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,351 Year 3: N/A	Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,222 Year 2: $24,872 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,411 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A

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