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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $213 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Penn than Pratt Institute Main ($56,212.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Pratt Institute ($26,123 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($15,408 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than University of Pennsylvania (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 126.2% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($57,175 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 372 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Penn students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Pratt Institute vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Penn? 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 Penn and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Pratt Institute Main (96% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $74,400 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $49,200)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,250)
- Penn graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($213 vs. $271)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/