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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 77% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Syracuse than Pratt Institute Main ($58,440.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Syracuse University than Pratt Institute ($43,651 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 11.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,408 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Syracuse University (78% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($34,737 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 110 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Pratt Institute Main (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/