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Overview |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 5,494 students)
Fordham vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Pratt Institute?
- Fordham University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Fordham than Pratt Institute Main ($56,920.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Pratt Institute ($43,943 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 36.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,408 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Pratt Institute Main (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,129 vs. $25,278)
Fordham vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 188 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Fordham vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Pratt Institute Main (78% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $49,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Fordham graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/