College comparison

Fisher College vs Houghton University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Fisher College Boston, MA	Houghton University Houghton, NY
Acceptance rateFisher College is more selective	71%	89%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1375
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,167	753
Avg net price	$26,649	$20,519
Median earnings (10 yr)Fisher College reports higher median earnings	$49,669	$46,721
Graduation rate	28%	65%
Median debt	$25,000	$25,250
Economic mobility	2.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Fisher College or Houghton University harder to get into?

Fisher College is more selective: Fisher College's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Houghton University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fisher College vs Houghton University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Fisher College and 1170–1375 at Houghton University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.