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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 55% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $250 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Lehigh than Pratt Institute Main ($58,970.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Pratt Institute ($30,453 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 3.1% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,408 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Lehigh University (78% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 74.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($44,116 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 253 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Lehigh (37%)
Pratt Institute vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Pratt Institute Main (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $40,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $49,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,250)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/