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Overview |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mercer | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,494 students)
Mercer vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 41% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Pratt Institute than Mercer University ($55,575.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Pratt Institute ($22,087 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 9.7% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,046 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,740 vs. $25,278)
Mercer vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 132 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Mercer vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Mercer University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $49,200)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Mercer graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/