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Overview |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or Pitt?
- Pratt Institute Main is 181.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($55,575.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Pratt Institute ($24,286 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 24.7% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,360 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 131.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($25,278 vs. $10,919)
Pratt Institute vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 187 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pratt Institute vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Pratt Institute Main (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $8,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,909)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/