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Overview |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $271 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Pratt Institute than Calvin College ($55,575.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Pratt Institute ($25,775 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 38.2% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($11,150 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($26,448 vs. $25,278)
Calvin College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 117 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Calvin College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,449)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/