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Overview |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $196 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Pratt Institute Main is 686.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Pratt Institute than Stony Brook University ($55,575.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Pratt Institute ($17,213 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 6.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,408 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Pratt Institute Main (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 118.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($25,278 vs. $11,584)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 186 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Pratt Institute vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,250)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook 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/