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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel City College of New York Trinity College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Pratt Institute than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($55,575.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Pratt Institute ($23,498 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 3.9% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,830 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Pratt Institute Main (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 7.2% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($27,109 vs. $25,278)
Elms College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 109 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Elms College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Elms College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/