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Overview |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 78% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Wellesley | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Pratt Institute?
- Wellesley College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Wellesley than Pratt Institute Main ($61,584.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Pratt Institute ($21,362 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 23.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,408 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Wellesley College (78% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 142.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($61,328 vs. $25,278)
Wellesley vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 284 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Pratt Institute Main (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $49,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,250)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($92 vs. $271)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/