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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 78% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Pratt Institute?
- Wesleyan University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Pratt Institute Main ($63,722.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Pratt Institute ($21,270 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 18% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,408 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Wesleyan University (78% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 136.7% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($59,825 vs. $25,278)
Wesleyan University vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Wesleyan University .
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Pratt Institute Main (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,250)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($180 vs. $271)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/