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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,959 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Pratt Institute Main ($57,270.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Pratt Institute ($32,926 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 14.6% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,440 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Pratt Institute Main (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 52% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($38,412 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (86% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,490)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/