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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $163 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Vassar | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,459 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Vassar than Pratt Institute Main ($63,840.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Pratt Institute ($30,603 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 7.5% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,408 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Vassar College (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 98.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($50,193 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 320 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at Vassar (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Pratt Institute vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Pratt Institute Main (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,200)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,250)
- Vassar graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($163 vs. $271)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/