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RISD The New School St Lawrence University Skidmore College MICA Syracuse Union College NYSID Cooper Union Muhlenberg College NYU Emerson| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Pratt Institute?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Pratt Institute Main ($60,350.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Pratt Institute ($34,259 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 9.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,408 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Pratt Institute Main (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 75.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($44,331 vs. $25,278)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Pratt Institute Main (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $11,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/