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RISD The New School Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers MICA WCU| Pratt Institute Main | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $271 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Drexel than Pratt Institute Main ($56,595.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Pratt Institute ($39,267 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 10.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,408 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 34% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,861 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 129 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Pratt Institute Main (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $28,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $49,200)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $7 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,250)
- Drexel University and Pratt Institute graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($271 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/