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Overview |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1160/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 5,494 students)
Hunter vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 701.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.5% higher at Pratt Institute than CUNY Hunter College ($55,575.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Pratt Institute ($4,848 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 42.6% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($10,808 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 171.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($25,278 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 80 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than CUNY Hunter College (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($119 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/