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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury RISD The New School Bucknell University of Richmond| Colgate University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 78% |
Admission |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $271 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Pratt Institute?
- Colgate University is 15% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Colgate than Pratt Institute Main ($63,904.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Pratt Institute ($27,074 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 4.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,408 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Colgate University (78% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 116.2% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($54,647 vs. $25,278)
Colgate vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 289 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Pratt Institute Main (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $26,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $49,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,250)
- Colgate graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($166 vs. $271)
- More Colgate 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/