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Overview |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 78% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 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 |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $271 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 5,494 students)
Georgetown vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Pratt Institute?
- Georgetown University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Georgetown than Pratt Institute Main ($61,872.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Pratt Institute ($35,566 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 22.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,408 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Georgetown University (78% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 81.8% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($45,949 vs. $25,278)
Georgetown vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 331 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Pratt Institute Main (94% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $69,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $49,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($160 vs. $271)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/