NYU vs. Pratt Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare New York University in New York, NY with Pratt Institute Main in Brooklyn, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

New York University is larger than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (56,832 students vs. 5,356 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• New York University is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); Pratt Institute Main is in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting).
• New York University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Pratt Institute Main is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: New York University 8:1; Pratt Institute Main 9:1.

NYU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, NYU or Pratt Institute? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Pratt Institute ($30,325 vs. $54,150).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 26.3% lower than at New York University ($17,336 vs. $23,530).
• New York University is 1.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Pratt Institute (about $951 more per year; $62,796.00 vs. $61,845.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1.5% higher at NYU than at Pratt Institute Main (about $951 more per year; $62,796.00 vs. $61,845.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than at New York University (78% vs. 37%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 107.1% larger than aid received by Pratt Institute Main students ($53,901 vs. $26,021).

NYU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Pratt Institute? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pratt Institute and NYU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New York University (1520) is 250 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1270).
• Incoming NYU students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 28 at Pratt Institute).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: New York University 1480/1560; Pratt Institute Main 1150/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: New York University 34/35; Pratt Institute Main 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: NYU - Test optional; Pratt Institute - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Pratt Institute Jan 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NYU (3.79).
• Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than NYU (9.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.4% at NYU vs. 18.3% at Pratt Institute.

NYU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for NYU and Pratt Institute? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• New York University's six-year graduation rate (86%) is higher than Pratt Institute Main's (62%).
• Graduates from New York University earn a median of about $26,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates about ten years after starting college ($76,000 vs. $49,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, New York University graduates have a $3,000 lower median loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates ($23,250 vs. $26,250).
• Among borrowers, NYU graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pratt Institute graduates ($240 vs. $271).
• More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.