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RISD TU The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Frostburg State University UMES Cooper Union NYU Emerson Maryland| Salisbury University | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $271 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,494 students)
Salisbury vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 635.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.2% higher at Pratt Institute than Salisbury University ($55,575.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Pratt Institute ($19,756 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 18.6% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,990 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Pratt Institute Main (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 265.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($25,278 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Salisbury vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,250)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($208 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/