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RISD The New School UConn SHU UHart Seton Hall University MICA URI Syracuse University of Scranton NYSID Cooper Union| Quinnipiac University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 5,232 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Pratt Institute than Quinnipiac University ($57,659.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than Pratt Institute ($39,632 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 1.5% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($16,470 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($30,035 vs. $25,213)
Quinnipiac vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 10 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $49,200)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/