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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland RISD The New School UWT UWB MICA Syracuse USF Washington State| Pratt Institute Main | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Seattle U?
- Pratt Institute Main is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Pratt Institute than Seattle University ($55,575.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Pratt Institute ($35,412 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 13.9% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,524 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($30,917 vs. $25,278)
Pratt Institute vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 107 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Pratt Institute Main (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $49,200)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,250)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/