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Overview |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $271 |
Diversity |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UD | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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 Delaware is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 5,494 students)
UD vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 315.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Delaware ($55,575.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Pratt Institute ($18,044 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 8.2% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,234 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Pratt Institute Main (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 104.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($25,278 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 113 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
UD vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Pratt Institute Main (78% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,200)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,250)
- UD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/