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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU RISD The New School Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 78% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $271 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 5,494 students)
Northeastern vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Pratt Institute?
- Northeastern University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Northeastern than Pratt Institute Main ($59,100.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Pratt Institute ($35,827 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 19.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,408 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Pratt Institute Main (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($42,331 vs. $25,278)
Northeastern vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 350 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,875)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($271 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/