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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 | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,420 students)
Pratt Institute vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or USciences?
- Pratt Institute Main is 115.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Pratt Institute than University of the Sciences ($55,575.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 14.2% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,408 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than University of the Sciences (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($25,278 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 60 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USciences (3.63)
Pratt Institute vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or USciences? 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 USciences and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Pratt Institute Main (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/