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RISD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus The New School UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD MICA Quinnipiac Syracuse NYSID| Pratt Institute Main | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $242 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or URI?
- Pratt Institute Main is 309.1% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Rhode Island ($55,575.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Pratt Institute ($20,695 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 13.4% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,584 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Pratt Institute Main (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 90.7% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($25,278 vs. $13,257)
Pratt Institute vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 8 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or URI? 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 URI and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Pratt Institute Main (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $7,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,250)
- URI graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/