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RISD The New School Vassar Fordham MICA Syracuse St Lawrence University NYSID Skidmore College Cooper Union NYU Emerson| Pratt Institute Main | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 87% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $139 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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 Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,696 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Pratt Institute Main ($60,700.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Pratt Institute ($42,781 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 8.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,408 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Pratt Institute Main (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 34.3% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,957 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Pratt Institute vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Pratt Institute Main (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $5,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,250)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($139 vs. $271)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/