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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU RISD The New School Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon| Pratt Institute Main | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 33% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $216 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or JMU?
- Pratt Institute Main is 623.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at Pratt Institute than James Madison University ($55,575.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Pratt Institute ($18,274 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 28% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,040 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than James Madison University (78% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 150.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($25,278 vs. $10,081)
Pratt Institute vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 49 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or JMU? 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 JMU and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,351 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,250)
- JMU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/