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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel WVU City College of New York| Pratt Institute Main | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 363 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Pratt Institute Main is 302% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Pratt Institute than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($55,575.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Pratt Institute ($19,505 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 25.7% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,254 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 146.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($25,278 vs. $10,269)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 142 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,818)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($271 vs. $277)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/