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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse CalArts NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel City College of New York| Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 78% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $271 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Pratt Institute than Art Center College of Design ($55,575.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Institute Main than Art Center College of Design ($47,326 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 7.5% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,338 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Art Center College of Design (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 51.7% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($25,278 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Art Center College of Design (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $9,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,250 vs. $31,250)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($271 vs. $323)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/