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JMU Mason RISD The New School Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary MICA Syracuse UVA| Pratt Institute Main | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,494 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pratt.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,575 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,575 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,408 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,326 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,278 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 83% |
Admission |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,129 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,110 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pratt Institute | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pratt Institute vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pratt Institute or VCU?
- Pratt Institute Main is 346.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Pratt Institute than Virginia Commonwealth University ($55,575.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Pratt Institute ($21,294 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 25.5% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($12,279 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Pratt Institute Main (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 100.9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,278 vs. $12,583)
Pratt Institute vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pratt Institute or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Pratt Institute .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 12 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Pratt Institute vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pratt Institute or VCU? 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 VCU and Pratt Institute.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $1,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- VCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/