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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel City College of New York Trinity College| Pratt Institute Main | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,232 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,659 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,659 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,702 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,213 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,281 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,403 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $129 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,232 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Jefferson?
- Pratt Institute Main is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Pratt Institute than Thomas Jefferson University ($57,659.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Pratt Institute ($29,097 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 3.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,710 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,063 vs. $25,213)
Pratt Institute vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Pratt Institute vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Pratt Institute.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($129 vs. $271)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/