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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU RISD The New School Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Pratt Institute Main | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $204 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Mason?
- Pratt Institute Main is 467.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Pratt Institute than George Mason University ($55,575.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Pratt Institute ($18,479 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17.4% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,120 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than George Mason University (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 134.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($25,278 vs. $10,760)
Pratt Institute vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 68 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Mason? 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 Mason and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Pratt Institute Main (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($204 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/