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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union NYU Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel Elizabethtown College City College of New York| Pratt Institute Main | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,080 students)
Pratt Institute vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or LVC?
- Pratt Institute Main is 17.6% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Pratt Institute than Lebanon Valley College ($55,575.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Pratt Institute ($26,743 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 16.6% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,220 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 39.4% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($35,245 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or LVC? 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 LVC and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Pratt Institute Main (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $1,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/