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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse Marist College NYSID SUNY Cortland Cooper Union Union College NYU Emerson Quinnipiac| Ithaca College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $271 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Pratt Institute than Ithaca College ($55,575.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Pratt Institute ($35,858 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 3.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,408 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($29,677 vs. $25,278)
Ithaca College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Ithaca College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,200)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,250)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/