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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse CCSU NYSID WestConn SCSU Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Eastern Connecticut State University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $271 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 765.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 476.8% higher at Pratt Institute than Eastern Connecticut State University ($57,659.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Pratt Institute ($21,205 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 3.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,710 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Pratt Institute Main (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 155.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,213 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
ECSU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/