UConn vs. Pratt Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT with Pratt Institute Main in Brooklyn, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Connecticut is larger than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (28,306 students vs. 5,356 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT (Town Fringe setting); Pratt Institute Main is in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Connecticut is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Pratt Institute Main is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Connecticut 17:1; Pratt Institute Main 9:1.

UConn vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UConn or Pratt Institute? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Pratt Institute ($25,310 vs. $54,150).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.1% lower than at Pratt Institute Main ($14,380 vs. $17,336).
• Pratt Institute Main is 193.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than UConn (about $40,801 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $21,044.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 41.5% higher at Pratt Institute than at University of Connecticut (about $18,133 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $43,712.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Connecticut than at Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 57.7% larger than aid received by University of Connecticut students ($26,021 vs. $16,503).

UConn vs. Pratt Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Pratt Institute? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pratt Institute and UConn.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Connecticut (1330) is 60 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1270).
• Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 28 at Pratt Institute).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 1210/1440; Pratt Institute Main 1150/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 28/33; Pratt Institute Main 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UConn - Test optional; Pratt Institute - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UConn Jan 15, 2027; Pratt Institute Jan 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UConn (3.74).
• Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UConn (52.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at UConn vs. 18.3% at Pratt Institute.

UConn vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UConn and Pratt Institute? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Connecticut's six-year graduation rate (83%) is higher than Pratt Institute Main's (62%).
• Graduates from University of Connecticut earn a median of about $12,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,000 vs. $49,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Connecticut graduates have a $4,750 lower median loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates ($21,500 vs. $26,250).
• Among borrowers, UConn graduates have an estimated $49 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pratt Institute graduates ($222 vs. $271).
• More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.