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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel Cornell UB| Pratt Institute Main | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $204 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,976 students)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or SUNY-ESF?
- Pratt Institute Main is 686.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at Pratt Institute than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($55,575.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Pratt Institute ($20,928 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 12.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,408 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Pratt Institute Main (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 190.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,278 vs. $8,713)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 130 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Pratt Institute Main (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $3,000 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,250)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($204 vs. $271)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/