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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach RISD The New School Florida UCF MICA Florida State Syracuse USF Main Campus NYSID FIU Cooper Union| Florida Institute of Technology | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1160/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $271 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,494 students)
Florida Tech vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Pratt Institute than Florida Institute of Technology ($55,575.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Pratt Institute ($30,752 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 22.8% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,546 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Pratt Institute Main (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 7.7% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($27,218 vs. $25,278)
Florida Tech vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 109 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech 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 Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $13,400 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,180)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($271 vs. $281)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/