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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID UB Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel Le Moyne College| Canisius College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $271 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 84.1% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Pratt Institute than Canisius College ($55,575.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Pratt Institute ($19,635 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 26.7% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,158 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 19.2% larger than aid received Canisius College ($25,278 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 7 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Canisius vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,200)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,250)
- Canisius graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($255 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/