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RISD The New School Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union| College of the Holy Cross | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 78% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $271 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Pratt Institute?
- College of the Holy Cross is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Holy Cross than Pratt Institute Main ($57,600.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Pratt Institute ($34,679 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 7.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,408 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than College of the Holy Cross (78% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 56.7% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($39,615 vs. $25,278)
Holy Cross vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Holy Cross .
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Pratt Institute Main (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,500)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($271 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/