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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 81% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 4,473 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Providence?
- Providence College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Providence than Pratt Institute Main ($56,980.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Pratt Institute ($43,970 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 7.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,408 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($30,971 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Pratt Institute .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Providence? 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 Providence and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/