UMass vs. Pratt Institute

Comparable Facts

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

University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (31,726 students vs. 5,356 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, MA (Town Fringe setting); Pratt Institute Main is in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst 17:1; Pratt Institute Main 9:1.

UMass vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMass 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 Massachusetts Amherst than Pratt Institute ($22,948 vs. $54,150).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 3.6% lower than at Pratt Institute Main ($16,710 vs. $17,336).
• Pratt Institute Main is 248% more expensive for in-state tuition than UMass (about $44,073 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $17,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.9% higher at Pratt Institute than at University of Massachusetts Amherst (about $21,396 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $40,449.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than at Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 98.5% larger than aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students ($26,021 vs. $13,110).

UMass vs. Pratt Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1410) is 140 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1270).
• Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 28 at Pratt Institute).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Massachusetts Amherst 1310/1500; Pratt Institute Main 1150/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Massachusetts Amherst 30/33; Pratt Institute Main 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMass - Test optional; Pratt Institute - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UMass Jan 15, 2027; Pratt Institute Jan 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UMass students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86).
• Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UMass (59.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.9% at UMass vs. 18.3% at Pratt Institute.

UMass vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMass 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 Massachusetts Amherst's six-year graduation rate (67%) is higher than Pratt Institute Main's (62%).
• Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $6,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates about ten years after starting college ($55,200 vs. $49,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Massachusetts Amherst graduates have a $2,250 lower median loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates ($24,000 vs. $26,250).
• Among borrowers, UMass graduates have an estimated $23 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.