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RISD The New School UT Nova MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union Eckerd College NYU Emerson UCF| Florida Southern College | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $271 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 40% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Pratt Institute than Florida Southern College ($55,575.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Pratt Institute ($27,324 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 24.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,400 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($27,730 vs. $25,278)
Florida Southern vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 87 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Florida Southern vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Southern.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Florida Southern College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $6,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,250)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/