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Overview |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or SUNY Cortland?
- Pratt Institute Main is 686.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.3% higher at Pratt Institute than SUNY College at Cortland ($55,575.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Pratt Institute ($18,304 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 13.1% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,620 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than SUNY College at Cortland (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 169.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($25,278 vs. $9,369)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $1,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,250)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/