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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,026 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Arcadia?
- Pratt Institute Main is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Pratt Institute than Arcadia University ($55,575.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Pratt Institute ($29,692 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 12.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,720 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Pratt Institute Main (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($30,934 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 19 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is the same as at Arcadia University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/