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Overview |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 76% |
Admission |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $271 |
Diversity |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Pratt Institute?
- Mount Holyoke College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at MHC than Pratt Institute Main ($63,904.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Pratt Institute ($35,782 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 12.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,710 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Mount Holyoke College (76% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($41,823 vs. $25,213)
MHC vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute 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/