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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,729 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Lafayette College than Pratt Institute Main ($58,110.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Pratt Institute ($37,186 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 12.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,408 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Pratt Institute Main (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 1.2% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($25,278 vs. $24,981)
Pratt Institute vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 209 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Pratt Institute vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $49,200)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/