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RISD The New School Skidmore College Lafayette College St Lawrence University Trinity College Colgate Dickinson College RPI MICA Syracuse Hamilton College| Pratt Institute Main | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,107 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Union College?
- Union College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Union College than Pratt Institute Main ($63,603.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Pratt Institute ($41,136 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 2.3% lower than costs at Union College ($15,408 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Pratt Institute Main (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($37,530 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Union College (46.5%)
Pratt Institute vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Union College? 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 Union College and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (86% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/