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Overview |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $201 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or UB?
- Pratt Institute Main is 686.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Pratt Institute than University at Buffalo ($55,575.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Pratt Institute ($18,524 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 5.2% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,408 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than University at Buffalo (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 196.7% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($25,278 vs. $8,521)
Pratt Institute vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 88 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or UB? 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 UB and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Pratt Institute Main (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $9,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,250)
- UB graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/