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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,854 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Pratt Institute Main ($61,760.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Pratt Institute ($33,882 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 3.2% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,930 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Pratt Institute Main (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 71.1% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($43,239 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Pratt Institute .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $49,200)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/