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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 52% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $201 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 2,776 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Skidmore College than Pratt Institute Main ($63,730.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Pratt Institute ($32,368 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 3.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($16,710 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Skidmore College (76% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 96.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($49,522 vs. $25,213)
Pratt Institute vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 154 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Pratt Institute vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (84% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $49,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,250)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Skidmore 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/