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Overview |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 78% |
Admission |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $271 |
Diversity |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 5,494 students)
UMass vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 243.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($55,575.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Pratt Institute ($22,291 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 9.1% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,123 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 104.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($25,278 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 141 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming UMass students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
UMass vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,250)
- UMass graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/