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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine RISD SCU The New School USF USC PLNU UCSB| University of San Diego | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 78% |
Admission |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $271 |
Diversity |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 5,494 students)
USD vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 3.3% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Pratt Institute than University of San Diego ($55,575.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Pratt Institute ($36,008 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 10.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,408 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Pratt Institute Main (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 44% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($36,408 vs. $25,278)
USD vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 151 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
USD vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Pratt Institute Main (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $21,000 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $49,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,250)
- USD graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($236 vs. $271)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/