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Seton Hill University Ithaca College NAU Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz GCU| Prescott College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | EC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Prescott College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prescott College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (969 students vs. 657 students)
Prescott College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or EC?
- Elmira College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at EC than Prescott College ($35,270.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Prescott College ($24,040 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 40.6% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,520 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Prescott College ($27,091 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than EC (95.9%)
Prescott College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or EC? 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 EC and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Prescott College (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/