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Overview |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,494 students)
Hofstra vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Pratt Institute than Hofstra University ($55,575.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Pratt Institute ($35,036 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 11.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,408 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Pratt Institute Main (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($30,958 vs. $25,278)
Hofstra vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Hofstra vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra 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 Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Hofstra University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,250)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/