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RISD The New School City College of New York John Jay MICA Syracuse City Tech Queens College NYSID Cooper Union Brooklyn College Mercy| CUNY Lehman College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 76% |
Admission |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $271 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Lehman College is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 5,232 students)
Lehman vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 732% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.5% higher at Pratt Institute than CUNY Lehman College ($57,659.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Pratt Institute ($4,076 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 30.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,710 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Pratt Institute Main (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 168.5% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($25,213 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 60 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Lehman vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman 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 Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than CUNY Lehman College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,250)
- Lehman graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($105 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/