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RISD The New School MICA Hamline University Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union Minnesota NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel| Augsburg College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,161 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,142 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,142 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,418 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,807 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,355 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,319 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 3,161 students)
Augsburg College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Pratt Institute than Augsburg College ($57,659.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Pratt Institute ($24,807 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 1.8% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($16,418 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,355 vs. $25,213)
Augsburg College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 53 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Augsburg College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg 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 Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/