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RISD The New School RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse MICA NYSID Cooper Union UB Binghamton University Union College| Clarkson University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Pratt Institute than Clarkson University ($55,575.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Pratt Institute ($32,450 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 8.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,408 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($41,285 vs. $25,278)
Clarkson vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 113 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Clarkson vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Pratt Institute Main (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/