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Overview |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 76% |
Admission |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $271 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 5,232 students)
Queens College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 732% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.5% higher at Pratt Institute than CUNY Queens College ($57,659.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Pratt Institute ($5,339 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 1.5% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($16,464 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 183.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($25,213 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 25 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Queens College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than CUNY Queens College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,250)
- Queens College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($113 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/