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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $155 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Brown?
- Brown University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Brown than Pratt Institute Main ($62,680.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Pratt Institute ($26,723 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 2.8% lower than costs at Brown University ($15,408 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Brown University (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 120.9% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($55,847 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 372 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Brown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Pratt Institute vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Brown? 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 Brown and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Pratt Institute Main (95% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $49,200)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,250)
- Brown graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($155 vs. $271)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/