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NYU Columbia Wellesley RISD The New School Vassar Cornell Georgetown MICA Syracuse BC Swarthmore| Barnard College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 78% |
Admission |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $271 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Barnard | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Pratt Institute?
- Barnard College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Barnard than Pratt Institute Main ($60,478.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Pratt Institute ($26,009 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 25.7% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,408 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Barnard College (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 112.9% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($53,817 vs. $25,278)
Barnard vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 272 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Pratt Institute Main (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $49,200)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,250)
- Barnard graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($184 vs. $271)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/