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RISD The New School Westmont College Biola University USD MICA Pepperdine Syracuse San Diego State NYSID Cooper Union Azusa Pacific University| Point Loma Nazarene University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PLNU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 51% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 35.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Pratt Institute than Point Loma Nazarene University ($57,659.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Pratt Institute ($36,370 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 30% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,850 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Pratt Institute Main (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 24.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($25,213 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 63 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
PLNU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,200)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- PLNU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More PLNU 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/