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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 79% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $277 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,090 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Penn State Abington?
- Pratt Institute Main is 278.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Pratt Institute than Penn State Abington ($55,575.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Pratt Institute ($20,460 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 44.1% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($10,694 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Abington than Pratt Institute Main (79% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 163.6% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,278 vs. $9,589)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 110 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Penn State Abington (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $6,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,818)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($271 vs. $277)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/