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Overview |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 68% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 1,911 students)
Pratt Institute vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at F&M than Pratt Institute Main ($68,180.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Pratt Institute ($37,475 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 7.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($15,568 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Franklin and Marshall College (76% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 81.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($45,764 vs. $25,213)
Pratt Institute vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Pratt Institute .
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than F&M (31.8%)
Pratt Institute vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or F&M? 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 F&M and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/