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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union Ohio State University of Dayton NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel| Pratt Institute Main | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 3,042 students)
Pratt Institute vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or ONU?
- Pratt Institute Main is 58% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Pratt Institute than Ohio Northern University ($57,659.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Pratt Institute ($26,396 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 26.6% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,200 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Pratt Institute Main (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($26,120 vs. $25,213)
Pratt Institute vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 73 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Pratt Institute vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or ONU? 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 ONU and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/