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Overview |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Pratt Institute?
- Wheaton College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Wheaton College than Pratt Institute Main ($59,750.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Pratt Institute ($32,863 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 4.1% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,800 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Pratt Institute Main (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 64.8% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($41,665 vs. $25,278)
Wheaton College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,200)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Wheaton College 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/