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JMU Mason RISD The New School Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary MICA Syracuse NYSID| Pratt Institute Main | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 65% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 4,503 students)
Pratt Institute vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or CNU?
- Pratt Institute Main is 476.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Pratt Institute than Christopher Newport University ($57,659.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Pratt Institute ($22,864 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 35.2% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,360 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Christopher Newport University (76% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 175.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,213 vs. $9,141)
Pratt Institute vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 70 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Pratt Institute vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or CNU? 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 CNU and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- CNU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/