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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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 Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,399 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Saint Michael's College?
- Pratt Institute Main is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Pratt Institute than Saint Michael's College ($55,575.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Pratt Institute ($27,700 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 2.8% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,995 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 47% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($37,162 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/