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Overview |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 4,449 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $10,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 79% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 6,511 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 5,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1010/1206 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $167 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 4,449 students)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Pratt Institute Main is 715.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.6% higher at Pratt Institute than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($57,659.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Pratt Institute ($10,495 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 24.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,440 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Pratt Institute Main (79% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 165% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($25,213 vs. $9,516)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 90 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,600 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,250)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($167 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/