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Overview |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 78% |
Admission |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 5,494 students)
Emerson vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Pratt Institute than Emerson College ($55,575.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Institute Main than Emerson ($47,326 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 26.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,408 vs. $19,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College as Pratt Institute Main (78% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 3.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($25,278 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 126 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates of Emerson College and Pratt Institute have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,250)
- Emerson graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/