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Overview |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 78% |
Admission |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $271 |
Diversity |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 5,494 students)
AU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 4.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Pratt Institute than American University ($55,575.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Pratt Institute ($41,369 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 1.9% lower than costs at American University ($15,408 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than American University (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($27,138 vs. $25,278)
AU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 167 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at AU (3.7)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,200)
- American University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,250)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/