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Overview |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 11% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $67 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 943 students)
Pratt Institute vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or USMMA?
- Pratt Institute Main is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Pratt Institute than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($55,575.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Pratt Institute ($4,891 vs. $47,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than United States Merchant Marine Academy (78% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 463.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,278 vs. $4,489)
Pratt Institute vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 135 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Pratt Institute vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Pratt Institute.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $43,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $49,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,250)
- USMMA graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($67 vs. $271)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/