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Overview |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1160/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 5,494 students)
UConn vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 254.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Connecticut ($55,575.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Pratt Institute ($23,985 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 13.1% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,622 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Pratt Institute Main (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 72.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($25,278 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 165 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming UConn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
UConn vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Pratt Institute Main (83% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans 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/