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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 52% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Villanova than Pratt Institute Main ($60,768.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Pratt Institute ($34,837 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 4.4% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,408 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Villanova University (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($42,834 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 241 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Pratt Institute Main (90% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $35,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $247 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,497)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/