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Overview |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 78% |
Admission |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
BU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 5,494 students)
BU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Pratt Institute?
- Boston University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at BU than Pratt Institute Main ($61,050.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Pratt Institute ($27,829 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 12.9% lower than costs at Boston University ($15,408 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Boston University (78% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 104% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($51,565 vs. $25,278)
BU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 218 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming BU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at BU (3.79)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/