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Kenyon RISD The New School Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College MICA DePauw Syracuse Miami| Pratt Institute Main | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Denison | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,416 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Denison?
- Denison University is 8% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Denison than Pratt Institute Main ($60,000.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Pratt Institute ($38,267 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 7% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,400 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Pratt Institute Main (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($36,497 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Denison (22%)
Pratt Institute vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Denison? 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 Denison and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Pratt Institute Main (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,200)
- Denison University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Denison graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/