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Overview |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 76% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (5,302 students vs. 5,232 students)
Brandeis University vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Pratt Institute?
- Brandeis University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Brandeis University than Pratt Institute Main ($64,348.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than Pratt Institute ($44,668 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 14.3% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,710 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Brandeis University (76% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($37,489 vs. $25,213)
Brandeis University vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 275 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
Brandeis University vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Pratt Institute Main (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University 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/