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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,787 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Bucknell than Pratt Institute Main ($61,408.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Pratt Institute ($39,965 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 0.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($15,358 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Bucknell University (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($37,775 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 230 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Pratt Institute vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Pratt Institute Main (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/