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Overview |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 78% |
Admission |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 5,494 students)
SCU vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Pratt Institute?
- Santa Clara University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at SCU than Pratt Institute Main ($56,880.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Institute Main than SCU ($47,326 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 11.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($15,408 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than Santa Clara University (78% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($25,295 vs. $25,278)
SCU vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 228 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming SCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
SCU vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Pratt Institute Main (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $49,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,250)
- SCU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/